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The number of ordered pairs x,y of positive integers satisfying 2x+3y=5xy is
MathematicsBasic of MathematicsKVPYKVPY 2020 (SA)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 5
  • D infinite
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1

2x+3y=5xy



Clearly x=y=1 satisfy the relation



Take x>y



3x>3y



2x+3x>2x+3y



2x+3x>5xy



this is false



5xy>5x=2+3x>2x+3x



Similarly there is no solution for x<y



Hence x=y Hence only x=y=1 satisfy the given equation (2x+3x=5xy is not true for xN-{1})


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