MHB Solve x/y+y/z+z/x for Real Numbers with 24,10

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The discussion revolves around solving the equations involving real numbers x, y, and z, specifically focusing on the expressions given by (x+y)(y+z)(z+x)/xyz=24 and (x-2y)(y-2z)(z-2x)/xyz=10. Participants express appreciation for the challenge and engage in problem-solving, with one member, Sudharaka, receiving feedback on a minor addition error in their approach. Despite the error, the solution is recognized as systematic and commendable. The overall goal is to find the value of x/y + y/z + z/x. The conversation highlights collaborative problem-solving in mathematics.
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Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be real numbers satisfying

$\dfrac{(x+y)(y+z)(z+x)}{xyz}=24$

$\dfrac{(x-2y)(y-2z)(z-2x)}{xyz}=10$

Find $\dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}$.
 
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Hi anemone,

Thanks for the challenge. :)

Simplifying the first equation we get,

\[\frac{x+y}{z}+\frac{x+z}{y}+\frac{y+z}{x}=22\]

Simplifying the second equation we get,

\[\frac{2x-z}{y}+\frac{2y-x}{z}+\frac{2z-y}{x}=\frac{17}{2}\]

Adding these two equations we get,

\[\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{z}+\frac{z}{x}=\frac{17}{6}\]
 
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Sudharaka said:
Hi anemone,

Thanks for the challenge. :)

Simplifying the first equation we get,

\[\frac{$\dfrac{x+y}{z}+\dfrac{x+z}{y}+\dfrac{y+z}{x}+
\dfrac{2x-z}{y}+\dfrac{2y-x}{z}+\dfrac{2z-y}{x}=22+\dfrac{17}{2}$

$\rightarrow 3\left(\dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}\right)=\dfrac{61}{2}$

$\therefore \dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}=\dfrac{61}{6}$}{z}+\frac{x+z}{y}+\frac{y+z}{x}=22\]

Simplifying the second equation we get,

\[\frac{2x-z}{y}+\frac{2y-x}{z}+\frac{2z-y}{x}=\frac{17}{2}\]

Adding these two equations we get,

\[\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{z}+\frac{z}{x}=\frac{17}{6}\]

Hi Sudharaka, :)

Thanks for participating. You've used a systematic approach to solve for this challenge. Unfortunately you've made a minor addition error, but it is a good solution nevertheless. Well done, Sud!

$\dfrac{x+y}{z}+\dfrac{x+z}{y}+\dfrac{y+z}{x}+
\dfrac{2x-z}{y}+\dfrac{2y-x}{z}+\dfrac{2z-y}{x}=22+\dfrac{17}{2}$

$\rightarrow 3\left(\dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}\right)=\dfrac{61}{2}$

$\therefore \dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}=\dfrac{61}{6}$
 
anemone said:
Hi Sudharaka, :)

Thanks for participating. You've used a systematic approach to solve for this challenge. Unfortunately you've made a minor addition error, but it is a good solution nevertheless. Well done, Sud!

$\dfrac{x+y}{z}+\dfrac{x+z}{y}+\dfrac{y+z}{x}+
\dfrac{2x-z}{y}+\dfrac{2y-x}{z}+\dfrac{2z-y}{x}=22+\dfrac{17}{2}$

$\rightarrow 3\left(\dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}\right)=\dfrac{61}{2}$

$\therefore \dfrac{x}{y}+\dfrac{y}{z}+\dfrac{z}{x}=\dfrac{61}{6}$

Ah... silly algebra... :p
 
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