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Question #N355

If \(x + y = 7\) and \(x - y = 3\), what is the value of \(x\)?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
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Correct Answer is: C

Adding the two equations together, we get \(2x = 10\). Dividing both sides by 2, we find that \(x = 5\).