Correct Answer - Option 4 : x ≥ y
Calculations:
From I,
x2 + 6x + 9 = 0
⇒ x2 + 3x + 3x + 9 = 0
⇒ x(x + 3) + 3(x + 3) = 0
⇒ (x + 3)(x + 3) = 0
Taking,
⇒ x + 3 = 0 or x + 3 = 0
⇒ x = –3 or x = –3
From II,
y2 + 9y + 18 = 0
⇒ y2 + 3y + 6y + 18 = 0
⇒ y(y + 3) + 6(y + 3) = 0
⇒ (y + 3)(y + 6) = 0
Taking,
⇒ y + 3 = 0 or y + 6 = 0
⇒ y = –3 or y = –6
Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):
X
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y
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Relation
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–3
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–3
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x = y
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–3
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–6
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x > y
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–3
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–3
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x = y
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–3
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–6
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x > y
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∴ x ≥ y