Multiple choice

(\text{In each of the following questions, two equations are given. You have to solve them} )(\text{(I)}) (5x^2 - 13x - 6 = 0) (\text{(II)}) (3y^2 + 8y + 4 = 0)

  1. x > y

  2. x < y

  3. x ≥ y

  4. x ≤ y

  5. x = y or relation can’t be established

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Explanation

Solve (I): 5x² - 13x - 6 = 0 gives x = 3 or x = -2/5. Solve (II): 3y² + 8y + 4 = 0 gives y = -2/3 or y = -2. Comparing: 3 > -2/3 and 3 > -2, also -2/5 > -2/3 and -2/5 > -2. So x > y always.