Given the following equations: (i) x 2 + 6 x − 16 = 0 x^2 + 6x - 16 = 0 x 2 + 6 x − 16 = 0 (ii) y 2 − 6 y + 5 = 0 y^2 - 6y + 5 = 0 y 2 − 6 y + 5 = 0 D...

Question

Given the following equations:

(i) x2+6x16=0x^2 + 6x - 16 = 0

(ii) y26y+5=0y^2 - 6y + 5 = 0

Determine the correct relationship between xx and yy.

Choose:

  • (a) if x>yx > y
  • (b) if xyx \geq y
  • (c) if x<yx < y
  • (d) if xyx \leq y
  • (e) if x=yx = y or the relationship cannot be established

Options

A.

if x > y

B.

if x ≥ y

C.

if y > x

D.

if y ≥ x

E.

(e) x = y or the relationship cannot be established

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