Solve and Find the Value of A, Given 3a

question 53

Multiple Choice

Solve and find the value of a, given 3a + 4b = 20 and 2a + b = 15

• A)a =
• B)a = 7
• C)a = 5
• D)a = -1
• E)a = 8

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