If ax+by=17ax+by=17 ,
2ax+3by=432ax+3by=43
and 3x=2y3x=2y, which of the following is a possible value of a+ba+b if a and b are integers?
A. 6
B. 10
C. 14
D. 18
E. 20
Is there a strategic approach to this PS question?
Find a possible value of a+b given the equations
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After posting a question, please review it to ensure that it looks like you want it to look.ahmedshafea wrote:If ax+by=17ax+by=17 ,
2ax+3by=432ax+3by=43
and 3x=2y3x=2y, which of the following is a possible value of a+ba+b if a and b are integers?
A. 6
B. 10
C. 14
D. 18
E. 20
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