Multiple choice

In each of the following questions, two equations are given. You have to solve them. (I) (x^2 - x - 6 = 0) (II) (5y^2 - 7y - 6 = 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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E Correct answer
Explanation

Solve (I): x² - x - 6 = 0 gives x = 3 or x = -2. Solve (II): 5y² - 7y - 6 = 0 gives y = 2 or y = -3/5. Comparing: 3 > 2 (x>y), but -2 < 2 and -2 < -3/5 (x

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