Solve the equation 3a - 2b + 7 = 4a - 3b + 10 for a. Then solve the equation for b.

coexpennan

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2021-01-28

Solve the equation 3a - 2b + 7 = 4a - 3b + 10 for a. Then solve the equation for b.

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Arnold Odonnell

Arnold Odonnell

Skilled2021-01-29Added 109 answers

Solve for a. We are given: 3a-2b+7=4a-3b+10
Add 3b to both sides: 3a+b+7=4a+10
Subtract 3a from both sides: b+7=a+10
Subtract 10 from both sides: b-3=a or a=b-3
To solve the equation for b, use the equation solved for a. Simply add 3 to both sides: a+3=b or b=a+3
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-08-10Added 2605 answers

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