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3 unknowns (Posted on 2023-09-18) Difficulty: 3 of 5
The set of integers {x,y,z} complies with the following set of equations:

x+y+xy=17
x+z+xz=35
y+z+yz=71

Evaluate {x,y,z}.

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Solution Puzzle Solution | Comment 1 of 4
(x+1)(y+1) = 18
(y+1)(z+1) = 36
(z  +1)(x+1) = 72
Taking (A, B, C)= (x+1, y+1, z+1)
We have: AB =18, BC = 36, and CA =72
Thus, multiplying the three equations together, we have:
A^2*B^2*C^2 = 18*36*72 = 18^2* 2*72 = 18^2*12^2
=> ABC = 18*12 = 216
=> A = 216/36 =6 => x+1 =6 => x =5
B = 216/72 =3 => y +1 =3 => y =2
C = 216/18 = 12 = >  z= 12-1 =11
Consequently, (x,y,z) = (5,2,11) comprises the only solution set corresponding to the given set of equations.

  Posted by K Sengupta on 2023-09-18 11:42:01
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