If X \(\ast\) Y = X + Y - XY, find x when (x \(\ast\) 2) + (x \(\ast\) 3) = 68
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
x \(\ast\) y = x + y - xy
(x \(\ast\) 2) + (x \(\ast\) 3) = 68
= x + 2 - 2x + x + 3 - 3x
= 86
3x = 63
x = -21
x \(\ast\) y = x + y - xy
(x \(\ast\) 2) + (x \(\ast\) 3) = 68
= x + 2 - 2x + x + 3 - 3x
= 86
3x = 63
x = -21