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The sum of the solutions of the equation x-2+xx-4+2=0,x>0  is equal to
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 10
  • B 9
  • C 12
  • D 4
Solution:
1287 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 10

Given,

     x-2+xx-4+2=0
x-2+x-4x+2=0 
x-2+x2-4x+4=2       (Adding 2 on both sides)
x-22+x-2=2
t2+t-2=0 x-2=t ; t>0
t=1or t=-2 ; Rejected because t>0
x-2=1
x=3 or x=1
x=9 or x=1
Hence, the required sum =10.

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