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Analyze both quadratic equations presented below to find the relationship between the variables, and select the correct option.


I.2x213x+20=0

II.y2+10y+24=0

Options

A

If x < y

B

If x = y or no relation can be established between x and y

C

If x ≤ y

D

If x > y

E

If x ≥ y

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Correct Answer :

Option D

If x > y

Solution :

The correct option is If x > y.


To determine the relationship between the variables x and y, we need to solve both given quadratic equations step-by-step.


Step 1: Solve Equation I for x

The first quadratic equation is:

2x213x+20=0

We split the middle term 13x into two terms whose sum is 13 and whose product is 2×20=40. The numbers are 8 and 5.

2x28x5x+20=0

2x(x4)5(x4)=0

(2x5)(x4)=0

This yields two potential values for x:

x=52=2.5 or x=4


Step 2: Solve Equation II for y

The second quadratic equation is:

y2+10y+24=0

We split the middle term 10y into two terms whose sum is 10 and whose product is 24. The numbers are 6 and 4.

y2+6y+4y+24=0

y(y+6)+4(y+6)=0

(y+6)(y+4)=0

This yields two potential values for y:

y=6 or y=4


Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

The values of x are 2.5 and 4, both of which are positive.

The values of y are 6 and 4, both of which are negative.

Comparing each value of x with each value of y:

1. When x=2.5, 2.5>6 and 2.5>4 (x>y)

2. When x=4, 4>6 and 4>4 (x>y)


In all cases, x>y.

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