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4. For all non-zero real numbers x and y such that x - y = xy. What is the value of (1/x)-(1/y)​

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Answer:

  • The value is -1

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Simplify 1/x - 1/y

  • 1/x - 1/y = Common denominator is xy
  • y/(xy) - x/(xy) = Bring to common denominator
  • (y - x)/(xy) = Combine numerators
  • - (x - y)/(xy) = Both numerator and denominator are same
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