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I. p2+p56=0
II. q217q+72=0

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If p is greater than q
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If p is smaller than q
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If p is equal to q
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If p is either equal to or greater than q
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Solution

The correct option is B If p is smaller than q
Equation I
p2+p56=0
p2+8p7p56=0
p(p+8)7(p+8)=0
(p+8)(p7)=0
p=7 or 8

Equation II
q217q+72=0
q28q9q+72=0
q(q8)9(q8)=0
(q8)(q9)=0
q=8 or 9
Hence, p<q

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