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In the equations below, solve for $x$ and $y$ and choose the correct relation. I. $x^{2} - 14 x + 48 = 0$
II. $y^{2} - 20 y + 96 = 0$

Competition practiceQuadratic Comparison

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

Step-by-Step Solution

The roots are

x = 6

or 8 and

y = 8

or 12. Every value of

x

is less than or equal to every value of

y

, so

x

≤

y

.

Answer: B)

x

≤

y

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