Because 0 < y < 1
So y = 0.xxxx.
Because the root number is 3 =1.732xxx.
So Y= root number 3- 1. (The rest are decimal parts)
Because x is an integer (no fractional part). Root number 3 = 1.732xxx. 10+ root number 3 = x+y.
So x =10+1=11.
So X-Y= 1 1- (radical number 3-1) =1-radical number 3+ 1= 12- radical number 3.
The reciprocal of 12- radical 3 is -( 12- radical 3)=- 12+ radical 3.