Evaluate $\frac{z-y}{z-x}$ for $x,\,y,\,z$ Real Numbers

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In summary, "evaluate" in this context means to find the numerical value of the expression (z-y)/(z-x) given specific values for the variables x, y, and z. The expression can be simplified by factoring out a common factor of (z-x) in the numerator and denominator, resulting in (z-y)/(z-x) = 1. It can have a real number as its value as long as the denominator (z-x) is not equal to 0. There are no specific restrictions on the values of x, y, and z, and they can be any real numbers. This expression can be used in various real-life situations, such as calculating slope, determining rate of change, or finding average rate of
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Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be real numbers which satisfy the system below:

$x+\dfrac{1}{yz}=\dfrac{1}{5}$

$y+\dfrac{1}{xz}=-\dfrac{1}{15}$

$z+\dfrac{1}{xy}=\dfrac{1}{3}$

Evaluate $\dfrac{z-y}{z-x}$.
 
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anemone said:
Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be real numbers which satisfy the system below:

$x+\dfrac{1}{yz}=\dfrac{1}{5}$

$y+\dfrac{1}{xz}=-\dfrac{1}{15}$

$z+\dfrac{1}{xy}=\dfrac{1}{3}$

Evaluate $\dfrac{z-y}{z-x}$.

clearly x,y,z none of them is zero deviding 1st equation by x 2nd by y and 3rd by z we get

$1+\dfrac{1}{xyz}= \dfrac{1}{5x}=\dfrac{-1}{15y} = \dfrac{1}{3z}$
hence $5x=-15y=3z$
or $\dfrac{x}{z}= \dfrac{3}{5}$
$\dfrac{y}{z}= \dfrac{-1}{5}$
hence $\dfrac{z-y}{z-x}=\dfrac{1-\frac{y}{z}}{1-\frac{x}{z}}=\dfrac{1+\frac{1}{5}}{1-\frac{3}{5}}=3 $
 
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clearly x,y,z none of them is zero deviding 1st equation by x 2nd by y and 3rd by z we get

$1+\dfrac{1}{xyz}= \dfrac{1}{5x}=\dfrac{1}{15y} = \dfrac{1}{3z}$
hence $5x=15y=3z$
or $\dfrac{x}{z}= \dfrac{3}{5}$
$\dfrac{y}{z}= \dfrac{1}{5}$
hence $\dfrac{z-y}{z-x}=\dfrac{1-\frac{y}{z}}{1-\frac{x}{z}}=\dfrac{1-\frac{1}{5}}{1-\frac{3}{5}}=2 $

Thanks kaliprasad for participating...but:

Please note that the RHS of the second equation has a minus sign..
 
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anemone said:
Thanks kaliprasad for participating...but:

Please note that the RHS of the second equation has a minus sign..

Thanks. I have done the correction based on the comment
 

FAQ: Evaluate $\frac{z-y}{z-x}$ for $x,\,y,\,z$ Real Numbers

What does "evaluate" mean in this context?

In this context, "evaluate" means to find the numerical value of the expression (z-y)/(z-x) given specific values for the variables x, y, and z.

Can this expression be simplified?

Yes, the expression can be simplified by factoring out a common factor of (z-x) in the numerator and denominator, resulting in (z-y)/(z-x) = 1.

Can this expression have a real number as its value?

Yes, the expression can have a real number as its value as long as the denominator (z-x) is not equal to 0. In that case, the value would be undefined.

Are there any restrictions on the values of x, y, and z?

No, there are no specific restrictions on the values of x, y, and z. They can be any real numbers.

How can I use this expression in real life situations?

The expression (z-y)/(z-x) can be used in various real-life situations, such as calculating the slope between two points on a graph, determining the rate of change in a mathematical model, or finding the average rate of change between two data points in a real-world scenario.

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