If 2x - y = 7 and x + 2y = 1, what is the value of x + y?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Multiply the first eq by 2: 4x - 2y = 14. Add to second eq: (4x - 2y) + (x + 2y) = 14 + 1 => 5x = 15 => x = 3. Substitute x = 3 into x + 2y = 1: 3 + 2y = 1 => 2y = -2 => y = -1. Thus, x + y = 3 + (-1) = 2.