Solving the Equation ##10ax+bx=22x##

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I got ##22##,
i.e ##100ax+10bx+10ay+by=220x+22y##
→## 10ax+bx=22x##
→##10ay+by=22y##
→##10a+b=22##
 
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Do you not know how to check your own work? You should not have to ask whether you got the right answer, you should be able to validate it on your own. Learning to do this is an essential skill for test-taking.
 
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phinds said:
Do you not know how to check your own work? You should not have to ask whether you got the right answer, you should be able to validate it on your own. Learning to do this is an essential skill for test-taking.
Agreed the reason why i post is to seek alternative ways of doing it...
 
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chwala said:
Agreed the reason why i post is to seek alternative ways of doing it...
And you expected us to be mind readers and KNOW that that was why you posted? Please be more explicit in what you are asking.
 
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