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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 + 12x + 35 = 0

II. y2 + 7y + 10 = 0

Options

A

x y

B

x y

C

x > y

D

x < y

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Correct Answer :

Option B

x y

Solution :

The correct answer is xy.

To establish 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:
x2+12x+35=0

We look for two numbers that multiply to 35 and add up to 12. These numbers are 7 and 5.
Splitting the middle term:
x2+7x+5x+35=0
x(x+7)+5(x+7)=0
(x+7)(x+5)=0
Thus, the roots for x are:
x=-7
and
x=-5

Step 2: Solve Equation II for y

The second equation is:
y2+7y+10=0

We look for two numbers that multiply to 10 and add up to 7. These numbers are 5 and 2.
Splitting the middle term:
y2+5y+2y+10=0
y(y+5)+2(y+5)=0
(y+5)(y+2)=0
Thus, the roots for y are:
y=-5
and
y=-2

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

Now, let us compare every root of x with every root of y:
• For x=-5 and y=-5: x=y
• For x=-5 and y=-2: x<y
• For x=-7 and y=-5: x<y
• For x=-7 and y=-2: x<y

Combining all case comparisons, we conclude that:
xy

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