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

User Lafif Astahdziq
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Answer:

  • 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
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