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If x² + xy = 62, y2 + xy = 82 then find

the positive value of x+y.
A) 11 B) 12
C) 13 D) 14

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answer;

B) 12

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Step-by-step explanation:::

after adding both equation

we \: get..

{x}^{2} + xy + {y}^{2} + xy = 62 + 82

x^2 + y^2 + 2xy = 144

(x + y)^2 = 144

(x + y) = sqrt{144}

x + y = 12

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