Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Mathematics Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2025 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • MATHEMATICS • objective

The system of equations \(ax + 4 = 2b\) and \(3x - b = a\) has integer parameters \(a\) and \(b\). Find the ordered pair \((a,b)\) of integers such that the solution for \(x\) is an integer and the sum \(a+b\) is the smallest positive possible. What is the value of \(a+b\)?

Answer Options

A. 8
Correct Answer B. 6
C. 10
D. 5
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
6

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Mathematics Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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