Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: a $a = 1 , b = 4$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: a + 3b = 13
A - 3b = -11

• A) \(a = 1 , b = 4\)
• B) \(a = 2 , b = 3 \frac { 2 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(a = 0 , b = 41 \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(a = 10 , b = 1\)

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