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  • Question
  • If 2 a + 3 b = 17 and 2 a + 2 - 3 b +1 = 5, then


  • Options
  • A. a = 2, b = 3
  • B. a = -2, b = 3
  • C. a = 2, b = -3
  • D. a = 3, b = 2

  • Correct Answer
  • a = 3, b = 2 

    Explanation

    Given, 2a + 3b = 17
    and 2a + 2 - 3b + 1 = 5
    ? 22 x 22 - 3b x 31 = 5
    ? 4.2a - 3.3b = 5
    Let 2a = x amd 3b = y
    Then, x + y = 17 ...(i)
    4x - 3y = 5 ...(ii)
    On multiplying Eq. (i) by 3 and adding to Eq (ii), we get
    3x + 3y = 51
    4x - 3y = 5
    ------------------
    7x = 56
    ? x = 8

    On putting the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
    8 + y = 17
    ? y = 9

    Now, 2a = x
    ? 2a = 8 (2)3
    ? 3b = y = 9
    ? 3b = 32
    ? b = 2
    Hence, a = 3 and b = 2


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