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Solve the equations
3a + b = 10 and 2a + 4b =0.
3a + b = 10
2a + 4b=0​

User Illug
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Answer:

a = 4 , b = -2

Explanation:

3a + b = 10

2a + 4b = 0

(By using elimination method, eliminate one variable) - to get only one equation

(3a + b = 10 ) 4

2a + 4b = 0

12a + 4b = 40

(minus)

2a + 4b = 0

10a = 40

a = 40/10

a = 4

(substitute a into an equation to get b)

2a + 4b = 0

2(4) + 4b = 0

4b = 0 - 8

b = -8/4

b = -2

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