Multiple choice

In each of the following questions, two equations I and II are given. You have to solve them and Give answer $( (I) \quad 3x + 5y = 29 \qquad (II) \quad 4x - y = 8 )$

  1. If x > y

  2. If x ≤ y

  3. If x < y

  4. If x ≥ y

  5. If x = y or relationship cannot be established

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Solving the system: 3x + 5y = 29 and 4x - y = 8. From the second equation, y = 4x - 8. Substituting: 3x + 5(4x-8) = 29, giving 3x + 20x - 40 = 29, so 23x = 69 and x = 3. Then y = 4(3) - 8 = 4. Since x = 3 and y = 4, we have x < y. Option C is correct.