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If \( x \) and \( y \) satisfy the equations
\(|x| + x + y = 15 \quad \text{(1)},\)
\(x + |y| - y = 20 \quad \text{(2)}.\)
Find the value of \( x - y \).

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If \( x \) and \( y \) satisfy the equations
\(|x| + x + y = 15 \quad \text{(1)},\)
\(x + |y| - y = 20 \quad \text{(2)}.\)
Find the value of \( x - y \).