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In each of these questions, two equations (I) and (II) are given. You have to solve both the equations and give answers.

I. x2+31x+84=0
II. 4y2-19y+21=0

Options

A

If x > y

B

If x ≥ y

C

If x < y

D

If x ≤ y

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Correct Answer :

Option C

If x < y

Option D

If x ≤ y

If x < y

If x ≤ y

Solution :

To find the relationship between x and y, we need to solve both quadratic equations.

Step 1: Solve Equation (I) for x

The first equation is given by:
x2+31x+84=0
We need to find two numbers whose sum is 31 and whose product is 84. These numbers are 28 and 3.
Splitting the middle term:
x2+28x+3x+84=0
Factoring by grouping:
x(x+28)+3(x+28)=0
(x+3)(x+28)=0
This gives the roots:
x=-3 or x=-28

Step 2: Solve Equation (II) for y

The second equation is given by:
4y2-19y+21=0
We need two numbers that multiply to 4×21=84 and add up to -19. These numbers are -12 and -7.
Splitting the middle term:
4y2-12y-7y+21=0
Factoring by grouping:
4y(y-3)-7(y-3)=0
(4y-7)(y-3)=0
This gives the roots:
y=3 or y=74=< 1.75

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

Comparing the values:
- For x=-3: it is less than both y=1.75 and y=3.
- For x=-28: it is also less than both y=1.75 and y=3.
In all cases, we find that:
x<y

Therefore, the correct relationship is If x < y.

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