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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 32 x + 112 = 0
II.  y 2 7 y + 12 = 0

Options

A

x ≥ y

B

x ≤ y

C

x > y

D

x < y

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Correct Answer :

Option A

x ≥ y

x ≥ y

Solution :

To determine the relationship between x and y, we solve both quadratic equations separately and compare their roots.

Step 1: Solve Equation I
The first equation is given by:

x2-32x+112=0
To factor this quadratic equation, we look for two numbers whose product is 112 and whose sum is -32. These numbers are -28 and -4.
Splitting the middle term, we get:

x2-28x-4x+112=0
x(x-28)-4(x-28)=0
(x-28)(x-4)=0
Solving for x gives the roots:

x=28 or x=4

Step 2: Solve Equation II
The second equation is given by:

y2-7y+12=0
We look for two numbers whose product is 12 and whose sum is -7. These numbers are -4 and -3.
Splitting the middle term, we get:

y2-4y-3y+12=0
y(y-4)-3(y-4)=0
(y-4)(y-3)=0
Solving for y gives the roots:

y=4 or y=3

Step 3: Compare the Roots
Now we compare every value of x with every value of y:
- Comparing x=28 with y=4 and y=3:
28>4 and 28>3 (so x>y).
- Comparing x=4 with y=4 and y=3:
4=4 (so x=y) and 4>3 (so x>y).

Combining these outcomes, we conclude that:

xy

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