Question

    For each question below, two equations are provided. Solve these equations to determine the relationship between p and q.

    I). p2 + 17p - 234 = 0 II).

    q2 - 21q + 108 = 0
    A p > q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B p < q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C p = q or relationship between p and q can’t be established. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D p ≥ q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E p ≤ q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, p2 +17p-234=0 or, p2 +26p-9p-234=0 or, (p+26)(p-9)=0, p=-26,9 q2 -21q+108=0 or, q2 -12q-9q+108=0 or, (q-12)(q-9)=0,  q=12,9 so, p ≤ q

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