Question

x + y + xy = 54, what is the value of x + y ?​

Answer 1

Answer: x+y=14

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y+xy = 54

1+x+y+xy = 55

(1+x)(1+y) = 55

(1+x)(1+y) = 5*11

If x and y are integers,

1+x = 5    => x = 4

1+y = 11   =>  y = 10

or

1+x = 11   => x = 10

1+y = 5   =>  y = 4

In either case, x+y = 14