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The number of real roots of the equation x1-x+1-xx=136 is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2

Given x1-x+1-xx=136

Let t=x1-x

i.e. x1-x>0 & x0,1

i.e. x1-x>0xx-1<0x0,1

Now, t+1t=1366t2-13t+6=0

t=13±169-14412=32, 23

i.e. when x1-x=32x1-x=94

4x=9-9xx=913

when x1-x=23x1-x=49

9x=4-4xx=413

Hence, there are two real roots.

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