Find $m$ in Real Numbers: $x,y\in R$

In summary, real numbers are numbers found on a number line and include rational and irrational numbers. The notation $x,y\in R$ means that both x and y are real numbers. To find the value of m in an equation, more information is needed, but if the equation is in the form of $mx + b = y$, m can be solved by isolating it. M can be a negative number in an equation, and there can be multiple solutions for m depending on the equation and any constraints.
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$x,y\in R$

$if: \sqrt {3x+5y-2-m}+\sqrt {2x+3y-m}=\sqrt {x-200+y}\,\times\sqrt {200-x-y}$

$find:\,m=?$
 
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Albert said:
$x,y\in R$

$if: \sqrt {3x+5y-2-m}+\sqrt {2x+3y-m}=\sqrt {x-200+y}\,\times\sqrt {200-x-y}$

$find:\,m=?$

My solution:

If we let $k=x+y$, we see that the RHS of the given equation, i.e.$\sqrt{x-200+y}\times \sqrt{200-x-y}=\sqrt {(k-200)(200-k)}=\sqrt{-(k-200)^2}$. Since $-(k-200)^2 \le 0$ and we cannot take a square root of a negative number, thus we must have $k=200$, this gives the RHS of the equation as zero.

Thus, each of the term of the LHS must equal to zero and with the relation $k=x+y=200$, we get

$3x+5y-2-m=0$ yields $m=3x+5y-2$

and

$2x+3y-m=0$ yields $m=2x+3y$

Equating these two equations we have $2=x+2y$ or $2=200+y$ which then gives $y=-198$ thus $x=398$.

$\therefore m=2(398)+3(-198)=202$
 
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FAQ: Find $m$ in Real Numbers: $x,y\in R$

What is the definition of real numbers?

Real numbers are numbers that can be found on a number line and include all rational and irrational numbers. They are often denoted by the symbol R.

What is the meaning of $x,y\in R$?

This notation means that both x and y are elements of the set of real numbers. In other words, x and y are both real numbers.

How do you find the value of m in the given equation?

To find the value of m, you would need more information about the equation. If the equation is in the form of $mx + b = y$, then you can solve for m by rearranging the equation to isolate m on one side.

Can m be a negative number in this equation?

Yes, m can be any real number, including negative numbers, unless there are additional constraints specified in the problem.

Is it possible for there to be more than one solution for m in this equation?

It is possible for there to be more than one solution for m, depending on the given equation and any constraints. For example, if the equation is in the form of $mx + b = y$, there are infinite solutions for m since any real number can be multiplied by x to equal y.

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