Verify that x-y is a rational number when : 1. x-1 , y=5/7. 2. x=-3/7 , y=-2/5. Share with your friends Share 3 Priyanka Kedia answered this (2)x-y=-37-57=-37-57=-37+57=-3+57=-87Since -87 is in the form of pqand 7≠0, therefore x-y=-87 is rational number. 1 View Full Answer