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In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. Solve both equations and select the correct option expressing the relationship between x and y.

I. 2 x 2 9 x + 10 = 0 II. y 2 + 7 y + 12 = 0

Options

A

If x ≥ y

B

If x ≤ y

C

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

D

If x < y

E

If x > y

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Correct Answer :

Option E

If x > y

Solution :

The correct answer is If x > y.

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

Step 1: Solve Equation I for x

The first equation is:

2x2-9x+10=0

Splitting the middle term:

2x2-4x-5x+10=0

Factoring by grouping:

2x(x-2)-5(x-2)=0

(2x-5)(x-2)=0

Solving for x:

2x-5=0x=2.5

x-2=0x=2

Thus, the roots for x are 2 and 2.5.

Step 2: Solve Equation II for y

The second equation is:

y2+7y+12=0

Splitting the middle term:

y2+3y+4y+12=0

Factoring by grouping:

y(y+3)+4(y+3)=0

(y+3)(y+4)=0

Solving for y:

y+3=0y=-3

y+4=0y=-4

Thus, the roots for y are -3 and -4.

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

Comparing the roots:

For x=2:
2>-3 and 2>-4

For x=2.5:
2.5>-3 and 2.5>-4

Since both values of x are strictly greater than both values of y, we have x>y.

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