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If a + b = 6 and a - b = 4, What is the value of 2a + 3b?

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The value of 2a + 3b is 13
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Answer:

13

Explanation:

a + b = 6 and a - b = 4

Add the two equations together

a + b = 6

a - b = 4

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2a = 10

Subtract the two equations

a + b = 6

- a + b = -4

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2b = 2

b =1

Multiply by 3

3b =3

2a +3b

we know 2a = 10 and 3b = 3

10+3

13

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