Question

Given the equations E=1+3a,F=2a-b and G=ab-8.Find the possible values of a and of b so that E=2F=G
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Answer 1

@tkhunny

Answer 2

What is preventing you from parsing it and solving it?

E=2F=G

MEANS

E = G -- Set that up.
E = 2F -- Set that up.
2F = G -- Set that up.

Once you get a look at all three, solve away.

Answer 3

\[1+3a=ab-8\]\[1+3a=4a-2b\]\[4a-2b=ab-8\]

Answer 4

a=-2,9 and b=-3/2,4

Answer 5

Thnx @tkhunny