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The number of real solutions of the equation 3x2+1x2-2x+1x+5=0, is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 0
  • C 3
  • D 2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0

Given equation is:

3x2+1x2-2x+1x+5=0

We know,

x+1x2=x2+ 2+1x2   (using algebraic identities)

x2+1x2=x+1x2-2

So, we can write the given equation as

3x+1x2-2-2x+1x+5=0

Let x+1x=t

3t2-2-2t+5=03t2-6-2t+5=0

3t2-2t-1=03t2-3t+t-1=0

3tt-1+(t-1)=03t+1t-1=0

Therefore, t=-13 or t=1

Case I                                                     

x+1x=1                                                

x2-x+1=0                                    

Here, D=-3 i.e. no real solution        

Case II x+1x=-13

3x2+x+3=0

Here, D=-35 i.e. no real solution

Hence, we don't have real solutions.

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