SOLUTION: The real numbers x and y satisfy the equations y(2x − 3y) = 19 and x(3x − 4 y) = 94 . Evaluate |x-y |.

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Question 252374: The real numbers x and y satisfy the equations y(2x − 3y) = 19 and
x(3x − 4 y) = 94 . Evaluate |x-y |.

Answer by drk(1908)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This one appears a bit tricky. We have two equations and two unknowns:


step 1: divide the first equation by y and the second equation by x.


step 2: multiply the first equation by -1 and add the two equations together.



step #3: We can take the absolute value of both sides. absolute value (x-y) = 94/x - 19/y
I think this is what you are looking for?

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