Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: 3a $a = 6 , b = - 15$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: 3a + b = 3
A + 2b = 11

• A) \(a = 6 , b = - 15\)
• B) \(a = 2 \frac { 2 } { 3 } , b = - 5\)
• C) \(a = - 1 , b = 6\)
• D) \(a = 1 , b = 0\)

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Carboxyl Group

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