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Analyze the two equations labeled (I) and (II) to establish the mathematical relationship between x and y. Solve both equations to find your answer.

I.4x2+3x10=0

II.y2+10y119=0

Options

A

If x is less than y

B

If x is greater than or equal to y

C

If x is greater than y

D

If x is equal to y, or if no definite relation can be determined between x and y

E

If x is less than or equal to y

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Correct Answer :

Option D

If x is equal to y, or if no definite relation can be determined between x and y

Solution :

Correct Answer: If x is equal to y, or if no definite relation can be determined between x and y

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

Step 1: Solve Equation (I) for x

The first equation is:

4x2+3x10=0

We can solve this quadratic equation by splitting the middle term. We look for two numbers that multiply to give 4×(10)=40 and add up to 3. These numbers are 8 and 5.

4x2+8x5x10=0

Factor by grouping:

4x(x+2)5(x+2)=0

(4x5)(x+2)=0

Setting each factor to zero gives:

4x5=0x=54=1.25

x+2=0x=2

Thus, the roots for x are x1=1.25 and x2=2.


Step 2: Solve Equation (II) for y

The second equation is:

y2+10y119=0

We look for two numbers that multiply to give 119 and add up to 10. These numbers are 17 and 7.

y2+17y7y119=0

Factor by grouping:

y(y+17)7(y+17)=0

(y7)(y+17)=0

Setting each factor to zero gives:

y7=0y=7

y+17=0y=17

Thus, the roots for y are y1=7 and y2=17.


Step 3: Compare values of x and y

Now we compare each value of x with each value of y:

1. Comparing x=1.25 and y=7: Here, x<y.

2. Comparing x=1.25 and y=17: Here, x>y.

3. Comparing x=2 and y=7: Here, x<y.

4. Comparing x=2 and y=17: Here, x>y.

Since we obtain both x<y and x>y depending on which roots are selected, no single, consistent relationship can be established between x and y.

Therefore, no definite relation can be determined between x and y.

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