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If 3x+2y=33 and 2x+3y=42 what does x+y equal?

User Airon Tark
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Answer:

15

Explanation:

3x+2y=33

2x+3y=42

Add the two equations together:

5x+5y=75

Divide both sides by 5:

x+y=15

Hope this helps!

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