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If 𝑥+𝑦=5 and 𝑥 and 𝑦 are positive integers, then the largest possible value of 1/𝑥 + 1/y is
There are not many ways of expressing 5 as the sum of two positive integers. I suggest that you look at each of them in turn, and find which one gives the best result for 1/𝑥 + 1/y.prasadini said:If 𝑥+𝑦=5 and 𝑥 and 𝑦 are positive integers, then the largest possible value of 1/𝑥 + 1/y is
The equation for solving 1/x + 1/y with x+y=5 is 1/x + 1/y = 1/5.
To solve for x and y in the equation 1/x + 1/y = 1/5, you can use substitution or elimination. For substitution, solve for one variable and then substitute that value into the other equation. For elimination, add or subtract the equations to eliminate one of the variables.
Yes, you can simplify the equation 1/x + 1/y = 1/5 by finding a common denominator and combining the fractions.
Yes, when solving the equation 1/x + 1/y = 1/5 with x+y=5, it is important to note that the values of x and y cannot equal 0, as this would result in undefined solutions. Additionally, the values of x and y must be real numbers.
Solving the equation 1/x + 1/y = 1/5 with x+y=5 can be useful in various applications, such as calculating the rate of mixing of two substances or determining the concentration of a solution. It can also help in understanding the relationship between two variables and how they affect each other.