The sum of the real numbers x and y is 25. their difference is 13. what is the value of xy?
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
x+y=25...(1)
x-y=13......(2)
xy=?
By adding eq 1 and 2
x+y=25
x-y=13
2x=38
x=38/2
x=19
Putting the value of x in eq 1
19+y=25
y=25-19
y=6
Now the value of xy
=19*6
=114
You can verify the value of x and y by putting them in eq 1 and 2
hope it helps.............
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