If x and y are non-negative integers such that $$x + 9 = z$$, $$y + 1 = z$$ and $$x + y < z + 5$$, then the maximum possible value of $$2x + y$$ equals
Correct Answer: 23
We can write x=z-9 and y=z-1 Now we have x+y< z+5
Substituting we get z-9+z-1<z+5 or z<15
Hence the maximum possible value of z is 14
Maximum value of "x" is 5 and maximum value of "y" is 13
Now 2x+y = 10+13=23
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