The number of real solutions of the equation , is
- (A)4
- (B)0✓ Correct
- (C)3
- (D)2
Answer: (B)
Solution
Put , so . The equation becomes , that is , which factors as , giving or . For a real nonzero the value always satisfies . Both and lie inside , so neither corresponds to a real . The number of real solutions is .
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