Question

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Answer 1

b = -3

a = -0.5.

Explanation:

As both right sides are equal to a:

12b + 3 = -2b - 4

12b + 2b = -4 - 3

14b = -7

b = -0.5.

So a = 12(-0.5) + 3 = -6 + 3

= -3.