Question

If 2x +3y=7 and3x+2y=8 then what is the value of x+y=?

Answer 1

Answer: 3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+2y=8......( 1 )

2x+3y=7......( 2 )

Adding Eqn. (1) and (2)...

5x+5y=8+7=15

5(x+y)=15 or x+y=3

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Answer 2

Answer:

Add the given equations,

2x + 3y = 7

3x + 2y = 8

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5x + 5y = 15

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x + y = 3

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