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Let x, y, and z be nonzero real numbers. Find all possible values of

\frac{x}{x} + \frac{y}{y} + \frac{z}{z} + \frac{xyz}{xyz}

 Jun 7, 2024
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Well, let's first note something. 

 

We have xx=1 as long as x is not 0. 

We have yy=1 as long as y is not 0. 

We have zz=1 as long as z is not 0. 

 

We finally have xyzxyz=1 as long as x,y,z are not 0. 

 

So, we have 1+1+1+1=4 as long as x,y,z0

 

So there is only one possible value. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 7, 2024

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