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The number of real solutions of the equation x+14-8x-2+x+23-10x-2=3 are
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Options:
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 8
  • D infinite
Solution:
2714 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2

The given equation is
x-2-42+x-2-52=3
x-2-4+x-2-5=3
Put x-2=y

Then, the given equation becomes y-4+y-5=3
Case 1:y<4-y+4-y+5=3
-2y=-6y=3
Case 2: 4y<5y-4-y+5=3

1=3 no solution
Case 3: y5y-4+y-5=3
2y=12y=6
y=3x-2=3x-2=9x=11
y=6x-2=6x-2=36x=38
x=11 and 38 i.e. two solutions.

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