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Directions: In the given question, two equations numbered I and II are provided. Solve both equations and establish the correct relationship between x and y.

I: x2-25x+150=0
II: y2-7y+10=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 A

If x > y

If x ≥ y

Solution :

The correct option is If x > y.

Solving Equation I:

x2-25x+150=0

We look for two numbers whose product is 150 and sum is -25. These numbers are -15 and -10.

x2-15x-10x+150=0

x(x-15)-10(x-15)=0

(x-15)(x-10)=0

Therefore, the values of x are:

x=15 or x=10

Solving Equation II:

y2-7y+10=0

We look for two numbers whose product is 10 and sum is -7. These numbers are -5 and -2.

y2-5y-2y+10=0

y(y-5)-2(y-5)=0

(y-5)(y-2)=0

Therefore, the values of y are:

y=5 or y=2

Comparing x and y:

Comparing each value of x with each value of y:

When x=15: 15 > 5 and 15 > 2 (so x>y).

When x=10: 10 > 5 and 10 > 2 (so x>y).

In all cases, every value of x is strictly greater than every value of y. Hence, the correct relationship is x>y.

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