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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$${ a }^{ 2 } - { b }^{ 2 } ,a=1,b=-2$$

Solve for a, b, c

$c=-3$

Solution Steps

Consider the third equation. Insert the known values of variables into the equation.

$$c=1^{2}-\left(-2\right)^{2}$$

Calculate $1$ to the power of $2$ and get $1$.

$$c=1-\left(-2\right)^{2}$$

Calculate $-2$ to the power of $2$ and get $4$.

$$c=1-4$$

Subtract $4$ from $1$ to get $-3$.

$$c=-3$$

The system is now solved.

$$a=1$$ $$b=-2$$ $$c=-3$$