If 5x + 3y = 15 and 2xy = 6, then the value of 5x - 3y is:

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  1. \(3\sqrt3\)
  2. \(3\sqrt5\)
  3. \(3\sqrt2\)
  4. \(3\sqrt4\)

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Option 2 : \(3\sqrt5\)
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Given:

5x + 3y = 15 and 2xy = 6

Formula used:

(a - b)2 = (a + b)2 - 4ab

Calculation:

(5x - 3y)2 =  (5x + 3y)2 - 4 × 5x.3y

 152 - 30 × 2xy

 225 - 180 = 45

(5x - 3y) = √45

⇒ \(3\sqrt5\)

∴ The correct option is 2

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