Solve the following pairs of linear equations by cross-multiplication method:
x - y = a + b
ax + by = a² - b²

Question

Solve the following pairs of linear equations by cross-multiplication method: x - y = a + b ax + by = a² - b²

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Given equations can be written as, x - y - (a + b) = 0 ax + by - (a² - b²) = 0 By cross multiplication method, Hence, x = a and y = -b.

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