find the value of x+y, if 15x+17y=21 and 17x+15y=11
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Let us consider the equations
15X + 17Y = 21……………..(1)
17X + 15Y = 11……………..(2)
Subtracting equation (1) and equation (2) we get
– 2X + 2Y = 10…………….(3)
Taking 2 as a common factor from equation (3)
– X + Y = 5………………….(4)
Multiplying equation (4) by (-), we get
X – Y = -5
15X + 17Y = 21……………..(1)
17X + 15Y = 11……………..(2)
Subtracting equation (1) and equation (2) we get
– 2X + 2Y = 10…………….(3)
Taking 2 as a common factor from equation (3)
– X + Y = 5………………….(4)
Multiplying equation (4) by (-), we get
X – Y = -5
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