Find a and b when (a – 2b, 13) = (7, 2a – 3b)

(a – 2b, 13) = (7, 2a – 3b)


Comparing the co-ordinates,


a – 2b = 7 …(i)


2a – 3b = 13 …(ii)


Solving the two equations simultaneously,


b = -1


a = 5


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