If x and y are positive real numbers satisfying the system of equations <p>If x and y are positive real numbers satisfying the system of equations <span class="math-tex">\(\rm x^2 + y\sqrt{xy}=336\)</span> and <span class="math-tex">\(\rm y^2 + x\sqrt{xy} = 112\)</span>, then x + y is:</p>
Step-by-step Solution: To solve the system of equations for positive real numbers \(x\) and \(y\):
\[
\begin{cases}
x^2 + y \sqrt{xy} = 336 \\
y^2 + x \sqrt{xy} = 112
\end{cases}
\]
1. Divide the First Equation by \( \sqrt{x} \):
\[
\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x}} + \frac{y \sqrt{xy}}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{336}{\sqrt{x}}
\]
Simplify:
\[
x \sqrt{x} + y \sqrt{y} = \frac{336}{\sqrt{x}} \quad \text{(1)}
\]
2. Divide the Second Equation by \( \sqrt{y} \):
\[
\frac{y^2}{\sqrt{y}} + \frac{x \sqrt{xy}}{\sqrt{y}} = \frac{112}{\sqrt{y}}
\]
Simplify:
\[
y \sqrt{y} + x \sqrt{x} = \frac{112}{\sqrt{y}} \quad \text{(2)}
\]
3. Set Equations (1) and (2) Equal:
Since both expressions equal \( x \sqrt{x} + y \sqrt{y} \), we have:
\[
\frac{336}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{112}{\sqrt{y}}
\]
Simplify:
\[
3 \sqrt{y} = \sqrt{x} \quad \text{(3)}
\]
4. Square Both Sides of Equation (3):
\[
9y = x \quad \text{(4)}
\]
5. Substitute \( x = 9y \) into the First Original Equation:
\[
(9y)^2 + y \sqrt{(9y) \cdot y} = 336
\]
Simplify:
\[
81y^2 + y \cdot 3y = 336
\]
\[
81y^2 + 3y^2 = 336
\]
\[
84y^2 = 336
\]
\[
y^2 = 4 \Rightarrow y = 2
\]
6. Find \( x \) Using Equation (4):
\[
x = 9y = 9 \cdot 2 = 18
\]
7.Calculate \( x + y \):
\[
x + y = 18 + 2 = 20
\]
Therefore, the value of \( x + y \) is:
\[
\boxed{20}
\]Question 22
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