2 You are given the system of equations $$\begin{array} { r } a ^ { 2 } x - 2 y = 1
x + b ^ { 2 } y = 3 \end{array}$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are real numbers.

1. Use a matrix method to find \(x\) and \(y\) in terms of \(a\) and \(b\).
2. Explain why the method used in part (a) works for all values of \(a\) and \(b\).