Equations And Inequations Ques 6

I. $5 x^{2}+8 x+3=0$

II. $3 y^{2}+7 y+4=0$

(1) $x \leq y$

(2) $x \geq y$

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

(4) $x<y$

(5) $x>y$

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Correct Answer: 6.(2)

Solution: (2) I. $5 x^{2}+8 x+3=0$

$\Rightarrow 5 x^{2}+5 x+3 x+3=0$

$\Rightarrow 5 x(x+1)+3(x+1)=0$

$\Rightarrow(5 x+3)(x+1)=0$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{-3}{5}$ or -1

II. $3 y^{2}+7 y+4=0$

$\Rightarrow 3 y^{2}+3 y+4 y+4=0$

$\Rightarrow 3 y(y+1)+4(y+1)=0$

$\Rightarrow(y+1)(3 y+4)=0$

$\Rightarrow y=-1$ or $\frac{-4}{3}$