If $\sin x=\sin y$ and $\cos x=\cos y$, then the value of x-y is

Given:

\[ \sin x = \sin y \quad \text{and} \quad \cos x = \cos y \]

✳ Step 1: Use the identity for sine

\[ \sin x = \sin y \Rightarrow x = y + 2n\pi \quad \text{or} \quad x = \pi - y + 2n\pi \]

✳ Step 2: Use the identity for cosine

\[ \cos x = \cos y \Rightarrow x = y + 2m\pi \quad \text{or} \quad x = -y + 2m\pi \]

? Combine both conditions

For both \( \sin x = \sin y \) and \( \cos x = \cos y \) to be true, the only consistent solution is:

\[ x = y + 2n\pi \Rightarrow x - y = 2n\pi \]

✅ Final Answer:

\[ \boxed{x - y = 2n\pi \quad \text{for } n \in \mathbb{Z}} \]