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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 + 31 x + 84 = 0
II.  4 y 2 - 19 y + 21 = 0

Options

A

x > y

B

x ≤ y

C

x < y

D

x ≥ y

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Correct Answer :

Option C

x < y

x < y

Solution :

The correct answer is: x < y.

To solve the first quadratic equation for x:
x2+31x+84=0
We need to find two numbers that multiply to 84 and add up to 31. These numbers are 28 and 3. Splitting the middle term, we get:
x2+28x+3x+84=0
Now, group and factor the terms:
x(x+28)+3(x+28)=0
(x+28)(x+3)=0
Thus, the roots for the first equation are:
x=-28 or x=-3

To solve the second quadratic equation for y:
4y2-19y+21=0
We need to find two numbers that multiply to 84 (since 4 × 21 = 84) and add up to -19. These numbers are -12 and -7. Splitting the middle term, we get:
4y2-12y-7y+21=0
Group and factor the terms:
4y(y-3)-7(y-3)=0
(4y-7)(y-3)=0
Thus, the roots for the second equation are:
y=74=1.75 or y=3

Now we compare the values of x and y:
- Comparing x=-28 with y=1.75 and y=3, we have x<y.
- Comparing x=-3 with y=1.75 and y=3, we also have x<y.
Since all values of x are strictly less than all values of y, the final relationship is:
x<y

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