SOLUTION: If two real numbers x and y are such that xy, x/y and x + y are all equal, then x - y = A. -3/2 B. 3/2 C. 1/2 D. -1/2 E. None of these.

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Question 287216: If two real numbers x and y are such that xy, x/y and x + y are all equal,
then x - y =
A. -3/2 B. 3/2 C. 1/2 D. -1/2 E. None of these.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=1/2 y=-1
x-y=-1/2

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