Question

2x+3=5 and 3y+7=6, what is x+y?

Answer 1

`(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

2x+3=5

Subtract 3 on both sides:

2x=2

x=1

Divide:

3y+7=6

Subtract 7 on both sides:

3y=-1

Divide:

y=
`-(1)/(3)`

1+(
`-(1)/(3)`)

`(2)/(3)`

Answer 2

x=1 y=14 they both equal 15

Explanation:

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