1988 AHSME Problems/Problem 17

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Problem

If $|x| + x + y = 10$ and $x + |y| - y = 12$, find $x + y$

$\textbf{(A)}\ -2\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 2\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \frac{18}{5}\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{22}{3}\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 22$

Solution

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Problem 16
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Problem 18
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