Multiple choice

$Quantity I: (x^2 - 12x + 36 = 0) Quantity II: (y^2 - 18y + 81 = 0)$

  1. Q1 > Q2

  2. Q1 < Q2

  3. Q1 ≥ Q2

  4. Q1 ≤ Q2

  5. Q1 = Q2 or relationship can’t be established

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Solving Quantity I: x^2 - 12x + 36 = 0 factors to (x-6)(x-6) = 0, giving x = 6. Solving Quantity II: y^2 - 18y + 81 = 0 factors to (y-9)(y-9) = 0, giving y = 9. Comparing: 6 < 9, so Q1 < Q2. The claimed answer B is correct.