(5) If 3x + 5y = 9 and 5x + 3y = 7 find the value of x + y.
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Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 5y = 9 ...(1)
5x + 3y = 7 ..(2)
Adding (1) and (2):
3x + 5y = 9
5x + 3y = 7
8x + 8y = 16
⇒ 8x + 8y = 16
⇒ 8(x + y) = 16
⇒ x + y = 16/8
⇒ x + y = 2
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