When coefficient comparison fails

When coefficient comparison fails

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Let a=2 b, where b!= 0. Find all real pairs (p,q) satisfying p a+q b=6 b. Explain why p and q are not uniquely determined.

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Answer:\((p,q)=(t,6-2t),\ t\in\mathbb R\)

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