Solve for x and y:
6(ax + by) = 3a + 2b,
6(bx - ay) = 3b - 2a.
We have,
6(ax + by) = 3a + 2b
⇒ 6ax + 6by = 3a + 2b …(i)
6(bx – ay) = 3b – 2a
⇒ 6bx – 6ay = 3b – 2a …(ii)
To solve these equations, we need to make one of the variables (in both the equations) have same coefficient.
Lets multiply equation (i) by a and (ii) by b, so that variable y in both the equations have same coefficient.
Recalling equations 1 & 2,
6ax + 6by = 3a + 2b [×a]
6bx – 6ay = 3b – 2a [×b]
⇒ 6a2x + 6b2x + 0 = 3a2 + 3b2
⇒ 6(a2 + b2)x = 3(a2 + b2)
⇒ 2x = 1
⇒ x = 1/2
Substitute x = 1/2 in equations (i)/(ii), as per convenience of solving.
Thus, substituting in equation (i), we get
6a(1/2) + 6by = 3a + 2b
⇒ 3a + 6by = 3a + 2b
⇒ 6by = 2b
⇒ y = 1/3
Hence, we have x = 1/2 and y = 1/3.