Question: Given that $ x^{3}+y^{3}=72 $ and $ xy=8 $ with $ x>y $ then the value of $ x-y $ is
Options:
A) $ 4 $
B) $ 2 $
C) $ -2 $
D) $ -4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Given, $ x^{3}+y^{3}=72 $ …(i)
$ xy=8 $ … (ii)
By solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
$ x=4, $ $ y=2 $
or $ x=2, $ $ y=4 $
But, $ x>y $
$ \therefore $ $ x=4, $ $ y=2 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x-y=2 $