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How do u solve this equation? I’m struggling with it.
2a+3c=61
3a+5c=96

User Bitops
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Answer:

c=9 and a=17

Explanation:

1. 2a+3c=61

2. 3a+5c=96

the LCM between 2 and 3 is 6 so

equation 1 *3

3.6a+9c+183

equation 2*2

4. 6a+10c=192

equation 3 - equation 4

5. -c=-9

c=9

substitute c into equation 1 or 2 to find a

3a+5(9)=96

3a+45=96

3a=51

a=17

User Aharon Muallem
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14 votes

Answer:

a=17

c=9

Explanation:

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User Simpleigh
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