If x + y = 15 and xy = 14, then the value of x - y is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
If x + y = n
then, x - y = \(\sqrt {n^2 - 4xy}\)
If x + y = 15
xy = 14,
then the value of x - y i= \(\sqrt {15^2 - 4(14)}\)
x - y i= \(\sqrt {169}\) = 13