The system of equations are and
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Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Solve the first equation for a.
\Apply addition property of equality: Add 3b to each side.
\(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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Substitute in equation (2).
Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b + c ) = ab + ac.
\ (Multiply:
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(Add:
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(Add 88 to each side)
Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Apply additive identity property:
)
(Add:
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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 14.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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Now, find the a value by substituting in
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(Multiply:
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(Add:
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The system of solution is .