The given equation x + y + xy = 54 involves positive integers x and y. This type of equation can often be factored by adding 1 to both sides, leading to the form (x+1)(y+1) = constant.
If x and y are positive integers and x + y + xy = 54, what is the value of x + y?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Developing Economy Characteristics)
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