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(I) x2 + 5x + 6 = 0

(II) y2 5y + 6 = 0

Options

A

If x= y or no relation can be established

B

If x > y

C

If x < y

D

If x ≥ y

E

If x ≤ y

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Correct Answer :

Option C

If x < y

Solution :

The correct answer is If x < y.

Let's solve both quadratic equations step-by-step to find the values of x and y and determine their relationship.

Step 1: Solve Equation (I) for x

x2+5x+6=0

To factor this quadratic equation, we look for two numbers that multiply to 6 and add up to 5. These numbers are 2 and 3.
x2+2x+3x+6=0
x(x+2)+3(x+2)=0
(x+2)(x+3)=0

Setting each factor equal to zero gives:
x=-2 or x=-3

Step 2: Solve Equation (II) for y

y25y+6=0

To factor this equation, we need two numbers that multiply to 6 and add up to -5. These numbers are -2 and -3.
y22y3y+6=0
y(y2)3(y2)=0
(y2)(y3)=0

Setting each factor equal to zero gives:
y=2 or y=3

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

The values of x are -2 and -3 (both negative).
The values of y are 2 and 3 (both positive).

Since any negative number is strictly less than any positive number:
-2<2
-2<3
-3<2
-3<3

Thus, in all cases, x<y.

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