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In each question two equations number (I) and (II) are given. You should solve both the equations and mark appropriate answer.


I. 2x2+19x+42=0
II. 2y2+7y+5=0

Options

A

If x=y or no relation can be established

B

If x>y

C

If x<y

D

If x≥y

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Correct Answer :

Option C

If x<y

If x<y

Solution :

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

Step 1: Solve Equation I
The first equation is:
2x2+19x+42=0

To solve this by factorization, we look for two numbers that multiply to 2×42=84 and add up to 19.
These numbers are 12 and 7 (since 12×7=84 and 12+7=19).

Split the middle term:
2x2+12x+7x+42=0

Factor by grouping:
2x(x+6)+7(x+6)=0
(2x+7)(x+6)=0

This gives the roots:
x=-6 or x=-72=-3.5

Step 2: Solve Equation II
The second equation is:
2y2+7y+5=0

To solve this by factorization, we look for two numbers that multiply to 2×5=10 and add up to 7.
These numbers are 5 and 2.

Split the middle term:
2y2+2y+5y+5=0

Factor by grouping:
2y(y+1)+5(y+1)=0
(2y+5)(y+1)=0

This gives the roots:
y=-1 or y=-52=-2.5

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y
Let us compare the values:
- For x=-6, comparing with y=-1 and y=-2.5 shows that x<y in both cases.
- For x=-3.5, comparing with y=-1 and y=-2.5 also shows that x<y since -3.5<-2.5 and -3.5<-1.

Therefore, for all values, we find that x<y.

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