# Solution - Algebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method

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ConceptAlgebraic Methods of Solving a Pair of Linear Equations - Cross - Multiplication Method

#### Question

Solve the following system of equations by cross-multiplication method.

ax + by = a – b; bx – ay = a + b

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