5 A + 2 B = 26
6 A + 3 B = 33
Fill in the blanks.
- 1 A + 1 B = _____
- 1 A = _____
- 1 B = _____
(a)
5 A + 2 B = 26 --- (1)
6 A + 3 B = 33 --- (2)
(2) - (1)
(6 A + 3 B) - (5 A + 2 B) = 33 - 26
6 A - 5 A + 3 B - 2 B = 7
1 A + 1 B = 7 --- (3)
1 A + 1 B = 7
(b)
Make B the same.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
(3) x 2
2 A + 2 B = 14 --- (4)
(1) - (4)
(5 A + 2 B) - (2 A + 2 B) = 26 - 14
5 A - 2 A + 2 B - 2 B = 12
3 A = 12
1 A = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
(c)
Substitute 1 A = 4 into (3).
1 A + 1 B = 7
4 + 1 B = 7
1 B = 7 - 4 = 3
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 4; (c) 3