Multiple choice

In each of these questions, two equations (a) and (b) are given. You have to solve both the equations and choose the correct option.(a) x^2 + 6x - 16 = 0 (b) y^2 - 6y + 5 = 0

  1. $\(x > y\)$
  2. $\(x \le y\)$
  3. $\(x \ge y\)$
  4. $\(x < y\)$
  5. x = y or relationship between x and y can't be established

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Solving x²+6x-16=0 gives x=-8 or x=2. Solving y²-6y+5=0 gives y=1 or y=5. When x=-8, xy for y=1 but x