Question

If a = b + 6 but a also = b * 3, what are the variables?

Answer 1

• a = 9, b = 3

Explanation:

Given:

• a = b + 6
• a = b*3

Then, eliminate a:

• b + 6 = 3b
• 2b = 6
• b = 3

Find a:

• a = 3+ 6 = 9