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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.  x 2 + 12 x + 35 = 0
II.  y 2 + 7 y + 10 = 0

Options

A

x ≥ y

B

x ≤ y

C

x > y

D

x < y

E

x = y or no relation

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Correct Answer :

Option B

x ≤ y

x ≤ y

Solution :

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

Step 1: Solve Equation (I)
The first equation is:
x2+12x+35=0
We factor this quadratic equation by finding two numbers that multiply to 35 and add up to 12. These numbers are 5 and 7.
x2+5x+7x+35=0
x(x+5)+7(x+5)=0
(x+5)(x+7)=0
Thus, the roots for x are:
x=-5 or x=-7

Step 2: Solve Equation (II)
The second equation is:
y2+7y+10=0
Similarly, we factor this quadratic equation by finding two numbers that multiply to 10 and add up to 7. These numbers are 2 and 5.
y2+2y+5y+10=0
y(y+2)+5(y+2)=0
(y+2)(y+5)=0
Thus, the roots for y are:
y=-2 or y=-5

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y
Let's compare each value of x with the values of y:
- For x=-5:
Comparing with y=-2, we have -5<-2 (so x<y).
Comparing with y=-5, we have -5=-5 (so x=y).
- For x=-7:
Comparing with y=-2, we have -7<-2 (so x<y).
Comparing with y=-5, we have -7<-5 (so x<y).

Combining these relations, we conclude that xy.

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