Write Equations: First, let's write down the system of equations we need to solve:0.7a−0.8b=−0.1a−1.4=−6(b−0.1)
Simplify Second Equation: We can start by simplifying the second equation. Distribute the −6 on the right side of the equation:a−1.4=−6b+0.6
Isolate Variable a: Next, we can add 1.4 to both sides of the second equation to isolate a:a=−6b+0.6+1.4a=−6b+2
Substitute into First Equation: Now we have an expression for a in terms of b. We can substitute this expression into the first equation in place of a:0.7(−6b+2)−0.8b=−0.1
Distribute and Combine Terms: Distribute the 0.7 into the parentheses:−4.2b+1.4−0.8b=−0.1
Isolate Term with b: Combine like terms: −5b+1.4=−0.1
Solve for b: Subtract 1.4 from both sides to isolate the term with b: −5b=−0.1−1.4 −5b=−1.5
Substitute b into a Expression: Divide both sides by −5 to solve for b:b=−5−1.5b=0.3
Calculate Value of a: Now that we have the value of b, we can substitute it back into the expression we found for a:a=−6(0.3)+2
Calculate Value of a: Now that we have the value of b, we can substitute it back into the expression we found for a:a=−6(0.3)+2Calculate the value of a:a=−1.8+2a=0.2
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