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Let S=xR:3+2x+32x=10. Then the number of elements in S is:
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 0
  • C 2
  • D 1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2

Given: 3+2x+3-2x=10

Now, let 3+2x=t3-2x=1t

So, 3+2x+3-2x=10

t+1t=10

t2-10t+1=0

t=5±26

t=3-22, 3+22

Now, taking 3+2x=3-22=3+2-2 we get, x=-2

And equating 3+2x=3+22 we get, x=2

Hence, the number of elements in S is 2

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