Question

Find a and b if ( a-1,b)=(2,3)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the definition of equality of two ordered pairs, we have

(a−1,b+5)=(2,3)⇒ a−1=2 and b+5=3

⇒ a=3 and b=−2.

Hence, a=3 and b=-2.