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# 2a + b = 17 b - 3 = 2

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2a + b = 17 b - 3 = 2 [#permalink]  03 Apr 2018, 18:44
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2a + b = 17
b - 3 = 2

 Quantity A Quantity B a b

A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: 2a + b = 17 b - 3 = 2 [#permalink]  07 Apr 2018, 21:10
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Since, $$b-3 =2; b = 5$$
Replace $$b$$ in the 1st eqn:
$$2a + 5 =17$$
solve for $$a$$; $$a = 6$$
qty A > qty B
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Re: 2a + b = 17 b - 3 = 2   [#permalink] 07 Apr 2018, 21:10
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