If a(a + 6) = 27 and b(b + 6) = 27, where a ≠ b, then a + b =  Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) −48
B) −6
C) 2
D) 46
E) 48
a(a + 6) = 27 and b(b + 6) = 27   =&gt; a, b must be integers and if a is -9 or 3, b will be 3 and -9 respectively   =&gt; a+b = -6   Ans: −6
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If a(a + 6) = 27 and b(b + 6) = 27, where a ≠ b, then a + b =