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1. There are two whole numbers x and y, such that x raised to power of y is equal to y raised to the power of x. Find the values of x and y​

User Hrbrmstr
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Answer:


x=1\\y=1

Explanation:


x^y=y^x

When we input x as 1, and y as 1 we can see that they are equal.


1^1=1^1


1=1

When we input x as 2, and y as 2 we can see that they are also equal.


2^2=2^2


4=4

When we input x as -1, and y as -1 we can see that they are also equal.


\left(-1\right)^(-1)=\left(-1\right)^(-1)


-1=-1

When we input x and y as 0 it is also equal.

User Warvariuc
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Answer:

x and y can both equal 1

Explanation:

Since we have:


x^y=y^x

And we know that they equal each other, 1 should be the best answer.

1¹ = 1¹

1 = 1

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