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Solve the two equations and choose the correct relation. I. $x^{2} - 13 x + 40 = 0$
II. $y^{2} - 17 y + 72 = 0$

Competition practiceQuadratic Comparison

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

Step-by-Step Solution

x = 5

or 8;

y = 8

or 9. Every

x

is at most every

y

, with

x = y = 8

possible, so

x

≤

y

.

Answer: B)

x

≤

y

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