Question

A system of equations is shown.

-2a+2b = 24

3a+2b = 4

What is the value of a?

Question 3 options:

4

28

-4

-5

Answer 1

First step:
\(-2a+2b = 24\\
3a+2b = 4\)
Multiply the bottom equation by -1

Answer 2

ok thnk u is tht all??

Answer 3

No, I am only assisting you, this is not the answer

Answer 4

ok i did this step

Answer 5

Step 2:
\(-2a+2b = 24\\
-3a-2b = -4\)
Add both equations
\[-5a=20\]
Do you know what to do from now on?