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17 = a + b

b is one more than a

work out the values of a and b

(simultaneous equation)

Sagot :

jcherry99

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

17 = a + b

b =  a + 1                    Substitute b into the top equation

17 = a + a+1                Combine

17 = 2a + 1                  Subtract 1 from both sides

17-1 = 2a+1-1               Combine

16 = 2a                       Divide both sides by 2

16/2 = 2a/2

a = 8

b = 8 + 1 = 9

Answer

a = 8

b = 9

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