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#### Question

For which values of a and b does the following pair of linear equations have an infinite number of solutions?

2x + 3y = 7

(a – b) x + (a + b) y = 3a + b – 2

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Solution for concept: Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method. For the course 8th-10th CBSE
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