Answer:
x = 45
y = 7
Explanation:
To obtain the value of x and y, do the following:
√7 – 3√5
Rearrange
– 3√5 + √7
Multiply through by –1
3√5 – √7 ... (1)
Express 3√5 as a single surd
3√5 = √(3 × 3 × 5)
3√5 = √45
Replace 3√5 with √45 in equation 1
3√5 – √7
√45 – √7
Comparing
√45 – √7 and √x – √y i.e
√45 – √7 = √x – √y
x = 45
y = 7