If x-y=1 and xy= 56 then find the value of x+y

x + y = ±15

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out systems of equations

x - y = 1

xy = 56

Step 2: Rearrange 1st equation

x = y + 1

Step 3: Substitution

(y + 1)y = 56

Step 4: Distribute

y² + y = 56

Step 5: Solve for y

y² + y - 56 = 0

(y - 7)(y + 8) = 0

y = -8, 7

Step 6: Plug in y to find x

x - 7 = 1

x = 8

x - (-8) = 1

x + 8 = 1

x = -7

Step 7: Find answer

x + y = ?

8 + 7 = 15

-7 + -8 = -15

So both 15 and -15 could be the answer.

a. -0.3 > -0.33