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If 2x + 3y = 1 and x - 2y = 11, find (x + y)

If 2x + 3y = 1 and x - 2y = 11, find (x + y)
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  • A 5
  • B -3
  • C 8
  • D 2
  • E -2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2x + 3y = 1 x 2.......(i)
x - 2y = 11 x 3.......(ii)
4x + 6y = 2........(iii)
3x - 6Y = 33........(4)
7x = 35
x = 5
Subt. for x
10 + 3y = 1
3y = -9
y = -3
x + y = 5 + -3
5 - 3 = 2

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