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The value of the equation a + b is 12

How to determine the solution?

The system of equations is given as:

3a + 6b = 45

2a - 2b = 12

Multiply the second equation by 1.5

3a - 3b = 18

Subtract this equation from the first equation to eliminate a

9b = 27

Divide by 9

b = 3

Substitute b = 3 in 2a - 2b = 12

2a - 2*3 = 12

Divide through by 2

a - 3 = 6

Add 3 to both sides

a = 9

So, we have:

a + b = 9 + 3

Evaluate

a + b = 12

Hence, the value of the equation a + b is 12

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