Question 11 Mark

If $2x+y=7$ and $x+2y=11$, then find the value of $x+y$.

Answer

Adding the two equations:
$(2x + y) + (x + 2y) = 7 + 11$
$3x + 3y = 18$
Dividing by 3:
$x + y = 6$

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