Answer:
a = 4 and b = 3
Explanation:
The first given equation is:
5a - 2b = 14
This equation can be rewritten as :
2b = 5a - 14 ............> equation I
The second given equation is:
2a + 2b = 14 ...............> equation II
Substitute with equation I in equation II and solve for "a" as follows:
2a + 2b = 14
2a + 5a - 14 = 14
7a = 28
a = 4
Now, substitute with "a" in equation I to get "b" as follows:
2b = 5a - 14
2b = 5(4) - 14
2b = 6
b = 3
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