Question

3(2ax-10)=24x+5b
work out the values of a and b

Answer 1

a=4

b=-6

Explanation:

3(2ax-10)=24x+5b

6ax - 30 = 24x + 5b

6a = 24

a = 4

5b = -30

b = -6

check: 3(2*4*x - 10) = 24x - 30 = 24x + 5 * (-6) = 24x - 30