Mathematics
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Question
(i) a² + 11a + 30 = 0, (ii) b² + 6b + 5 = 0. Find the relation between a and b.
A
If a < b
B
If a ≤ b
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C
If the relationship between a and b cannot be established
D
If a > b
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A
If a < b
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B
If a ≤ b
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C
If the relationship between a and b cannot be established
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D
If a > b
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Explanation
a = −5 or −6; b = −1 or −5. In all cases a ≤ b. So a ≤ b.