Directions (31-35): In each of the following questions two equations are given. Solve these equations and give answer:
I.
II.
Correct Answer :
x = y or no relation can be established between x and y
Solution :
To determine the relationship between and , we need to solve the two given quadratic equations.
Step 1: Solve the first equation for :
We can solve this quadratic equation by factoring. We look for two numbers that multiply to and add up to . These numbers are and .
Split the middle term:
Factor by grouping:
This gives two possible values for :
or
Step 2: Solve the second equation for :
Similarly, we look for two numbers that multiply to and add up to . These numbers are and .
Split the middle term:
Factor by grouping:
This gives two possible values for :
or
Step 3: Compare the values of and :
Let's compare the roots:
- If and , then .
- If and , then .
Since we have cases where and cases where , no consistent relationship can be established between and .
Therefore, the correct option is x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.
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