In the following two equations, solve for $x$ and $y$ and choose the correct relation. I. $x^{2} - 8 x + 15 = 0$
II. $y^{2} - 6 y + 9 = 0$

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In the following two equations, solve for x and y and choose the correct relation. I. x^2 - 8x + 15 = 0 II. y^2 - 6y + 9 = 0

Accepted Answer

x ≥ y. I: (x−3)(x−5)=0 → x = 3, 5. II: (y−3)² = 0 → y = 3, 3. Every x-root ≥ every y-root with 3 = 3 equal, so x ≥ y.

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