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In each of these, solve both equations and choose the correct relation between $x$ and $y$ . I. $x^{2} - 17 x + 72 = 0$
II. $y^{2} - 7 y + 12 = 0$

Competition practiceQuadratic Comparison

A $x$ ≥ $y$
B $x$ ≤ $y$
C $x > y$
D $x < y$

Step-by-Step Solution

x = 8

or 9;

y = 3

or 4. Every

x

value is strictly greater than every

y

value, so

x > y

.

Answer: C)

x > y

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