I. 2X² – 15√2X + 56 = 0II. 2Y² – 17√...
Understanding the Equations
We have two quadratic equations to analyze:
- I. 2X² – 15√2X + 56 = 0
- II. 2Y² – 17√2Y + 72 = 0
Step 1: Solving for X
To find the roots (X values) of equation I:
- The coefficients are: a = 2, b = -15√2, c = 56.
- Using the quadratic formula, X = [ -b ± √(b² - 4ac) ] / 2a.
Calculating the discriminant (b² - 4ac):
- b² = (-15√2)² = 450
- 4ac = 4 * 2 * 56 = 448
- Discriminant = 450 - 448 = 2 (positive, hence two real roots)
Now, compute the roots:
- X1 = [15√2 + √2] / 4 = (15 + 1)√2 / 4 = 16√2 / 4 = 4√2
- X2 = [15√2 - √2] / 4 = (15 - 1)√2 / 4 = 14√2 / 4 = 3.5√2
Step 2: Solving for Y
Now for equation II:
- The coefficients are: a = 2, b = -17√2, c = 72.
- Using the quadratic formula again.
Calculating the discriminant:
- b² = (-17√2)² = 578
- 4ac = 4 * 2 * 72 = 576
- Discriminant = 578 - 576 = 2 (positive, two real roots)
Now, compute the roots:
- Y1 = [17√2 + √2] / 4 = (17 + 1)√2 / 4 = 18√2 / 4 = 4.5√2
- Y2 = [17√2 - √2] / 4 = (17 - 1)√2 / 4 = 16√2 / 4 = 4√2
Comparing X and Y
From the calculations:
- X values: 4√2 and 3.5√2
- Y values: 4.5√2 and 4√2
Conclusion
- The maximum value of X (4√2) is equal to the minimum value of Y (4√2).
- Since the values of X can be less than or equal to Y, the correct answer is option 'D': X ≤ Y.