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In the two equations below, find the relation between $x$ and $y$ . I. $x^{2} - 6 x + 8 = 0$
II. $y^{2} - 13 y + 42 = 0$

Competition practiceQuadratic Comparison

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

Step-by-Step Solution

x = 2

or 4 and

y = 6

or 7; the largest

x

(4) is less than the smallest

y

(6), so

x < y

.

Answer: C)

x < y

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