If a(a - 6) = 27 and b(b - 6) = 27, where a ≠ b, then a + b =?  Pick one
A) 6	B) −2	C) −48	D) 46	E) 48
i.e. if a =-3 then b = 9   or if a = 9 then b =-3   But in each case a+b = -3+9= 
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<output>6</output>
6   6nswer: option 6
<result>A</result>
If a(a - 6) = 27 and b(b - 6) = 27, where a ≠ b, then a + b =?