Answer:
a = 14, b = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
the initial amount was 14
the growth factor is 2
Well since 27% in decimal form is .27, that mean .48 is greater.
27% < 0.48
Multiply 2x-2y=10 by 2,
4x-4y=20,
given:4x-5y=17
y=3
pluck it in
2x-6=10
move the 6 to the right
2x=16
divide
x=8
y=3
