Math Problem Statement

Find all positive real numbers x,y,z such that 2x-2y+1/z=1/2024,2y-2z+1/x=1/2024,2z-2x+1/y=1/2024

Solution

We are given the system of three equations:

2x2y+1z=120242x - 2y + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1}{2024} 2y2z+1x=120242y - 2z + \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{2024} 2z2x+1y=120242z - 2x + \frac{1}{y} = \frac{1}{2024}

Our goal is to find all positive real numbers xx, yy, and zz that satisfy this system of equations.

Step 1: Add all three equations

We begin by adding all three equations together:

(2x2y+1z)+(2y2z+1x)+(2z2x+1y)=12024+12024+12024(2x - 2y + \frac{1}{z}) + (2y - 2z + \frac{1}{x}) + (2z - 2x + \frac{1}{y}) = \frac{1}{2024} + \frac{1}{2024} + \frac{1}{2024}

Simplifying the left-hand side:

(2x2y+2y2z+2z2x)+(1z+1x+1y)=32024(2x - 2y + 2y - 2z + 2z - 2x) + \left( \frac{1}{z} + \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} \right) = \frac{3}{2024}

The terms involving xx, yy, and zz cancel out:

1x+1y+1z=32024\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{3}{2024}

Thus, we have the first key equation:

1x+1y+1z=32024\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{3}{2024}

Step 2: Assume symmetry

Given that the equations for xx, yy, and zz are symmetrical in form, a natural assumption is that x=y=zx = y = z. Let's verify this.

Step 3: Solve under the assumption x=y=zx = y = z

Substituting x=y=zx = y = z into the equation from Step 1:

1x+1x+1x=32024\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x} = \frac{3}{2024}

Simplifying:

3x=32024\frac{3}{x} = \frac{3}{2024}

Solving for xx:

x=2024x = 2024

Since x=y=zx = y = z, we have x=y=z=2024x = y = z = 2024.

Step 4: Verify the solution

We now verify that x=y=z=2024x = y = z = 2024 satisfies the original system of equations.

Substitute x=y=z=2024x = y = z = 2024 into the first equation:

2(2024)2(2024)+12024=120242(2024) - 2(2024) + \frac{1}{2024} = \frac{1}{2024}

This is true. The same verification holds for the other two equations.

Thus, the only solution is x=y=z=2024x = y = z = 2024.

Conclusion:

The only positive real solution is: x=y=z=2024x = y = z = 2024

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What happens if we relax the assumption that x=y=zx = y = z?
  2. How do symmetry properties simplify solving systems of equations?
  3. Can systems of equations always be solved by assuming symmetry?
  4. What other methods can we use to solve such systems if symmetry doesn't apply?
  5. How can we solve more complex non-linear systems of equations?

Tip: When solving symmetrical equations, assuming equality among variables can often simplify the process, but always verify the solution by substituting back into the original equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Equations
Symmetry in Equations

Formulas

2x - 2y + 1/z = 1/2024
2y - 2z + 1/x = 1/2024
2z - 2x + 1/y = 1/2024
Sum of reciprocals: 1/x + 1/y + 1/z = 3/2024

Theorems

Symmetry Assumption
Cancellation of terms in symmetrical systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12