The correct option is E if x = y or relationship between x and y cannot be determined
x2−18x+72=0x2−12x−6x+72=0x(x−12)−6(x−12)=0(x−6)(x−12)=0x=6,12Now, y2−15y+44=0y2−11y−4y+44=0y(y−11)−4(y−11)=0y=4,11
∴ Relationship between x and y cannot be determined.