Equations And Inequations Ques 186

I. $x^{2}=16$

II. $2 y^{2}-17 y+36=0$

(1) $x>y$

(2) $x \geq y$

(3) $x<y$

(4) relationship between $x$ and $y$ cannot be determined

(5) $x \leq y$

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Correct Answer: 186.(5)

Solution: (5) I. $x^{2}=16$

$\Rightarrow x=\sqrt{16}= 4$

II. $2 y^{2}-17 y+36=0$

$\Rightarrow 2 y^{2}-8 y-9 y+36=0$

$\Rightarrow 2 y(y-4)-9(y-4)=0$

$\Rightarrow(2 y-9)(y-4)=0$

$\Rightarrow y=\frac{9}{2}$ or $4$

Clearly, $x \leq y$