Question 280340
10a + 2b = 15
5a - 4b = 0
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Multiply 2nd equation by 2 and then subtract
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10a + 2b = 15
10a - 8b = 0
10b = 15
b = 1.5
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5a = 4b
5a = 4*1.5 = 6
a = 1.2
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Checking...does 10a + 2b = 15?
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10a = 10*1.2= 12
2b= 2*1.5 = 3
12+3 = 15
Check.
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Answer:
a + b = 1.2+1.5 = 2.7
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Done.