I. 3x2+ 8x + 4 = 0
II. 4y2 - 19y + 12 = 0
if x < y
I. 3x2+ 8x + 4 = 0
Or 3x2+ 6x + 2x + 4 = 0
Or 3x (x + 2) + 2(x + 2) = 0
Or (3x + 2) (x + 2) = 0
Therefore x = −23 or -2
II. 4y2- 19y + 12 = 0
Or 4y2- 16y - 3y + 12 = 0
Or 4y (y - 4) - 3(y - 4) = 0
Or (4y - 3) (y - 4) = 0
Therefore y = 34 or 4
So x < y is the answer.