If $x+y=19$ and $x-y=7$, then $xy=?$


Given: Linear equations: $x+y=19$ and $x-y=7$

To do: To find the value of $xy$.

Solution: 

$\Rightarrow x+y=19$ ....... $( 1)$

$\Rightarrow x-y=7$  ....... $( 2)$

On adding $( 1)$ and $( 2)$, we get

$x+y+x-y=19+7$

$\Rightarrow 2x=26$

$\Rightarrow x=13$

On putting $x=13$ in equation $( 1)$, we get

$\Rightarrow 13+y=19$

$\Rightarrow y=6$

$\therefore xy=13\times6=78$

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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