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If X (\ast) Y = X + Y - XY, find x when (x (\ast) 2) + (x (\ast) 3) = 68

A
24
B
22
C
-12
D
-21
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Correct Option: D

x (\ast) y = x + y - xy

(x (\ast) 2) + (x (\ast) 3) = 68

= x + 2 - 2x + x + 3 - 3x

= 86

3x = 63

x = -21

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