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Two quadratic equations, labeled (I) and (II), are given below. Solve both equations to determine the relationship between x and y:

I.x211x+28=0

II.y2+13y+30=0

Options

A

If x is equal to y or if no relationship can be established between x and y

B

If x is greater than y

C

If x is less than y

D

If x is less than or equal to y

E

If x is greater than or equal to y

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Correct Answer :

Option B

If x is greater than y

Solution :

The correct option is If x is greater than y (or x>y).

To determine the relationship between x and y, we need to solve both quadratic equations step-by-step to find their roots.

Step 1: Solve Equation (I) for x

The given equation is:

x211x+28=0

We need to find two numbers whose product is 28 and whose sum is 11. These numbers are 7 and 4.

Splitting the middle term:

x27x4x+28=0

x(x7)4(x7)=0

(x7)(x4)=0

So, the values of x are:

x=7 or x=4

Step 2: Solve Equation (II) for y

The given equation is:

y2+13y+30=0

We need to find two numbers whose product is 30 and whose sum is 13. These numbers are 10 and 3.

Splitting the middle term:

y2+10y+3y+30=0

y(y+10)+3(y+10)=0

(y+10)(y+3)=0

So, the values of y are:

y=10 or y=3

Step 3: Compare the values of x and y

Let's compare every value of x with every value of y:

• When x=7 and y=10x>y
• When x=7 and y=3x>y
• When x=4 and y=10x>y
• When x=4 and y=3x>y

In all cases, every possible value of x (which are positive) is strictly greater than every possible value of y (which are negative).

Therefore, x>y (If x is greater than y).

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