SOLUTION: (2x+6y=20) (x+ay=b) this a system of equations so how do I get a and b

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Question 997711: (2x+6y=20)
(x+ay=b)
this a system of equations so how do I get a and b
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 6y = 20
divide both sides of = by 2
x + 3y = 10
a = 3, b = 10