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If 3(x - y) = 27 and 3(x + y) = 243, then x is equal to:

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:

3 x - y = 27 = 3 3    ⟺    x - y = 3 ....(i)

3x + y = 243 = 35    ⟺    x + y = 5 ....(ii)


On solving (i) and (ii), we get x = 4.


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