If , then the number of real values of , which satisfy the equation is:
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
Pair the terms as and use sum-to-product: this is , and the bracket becomes . So the equation factors as . On , gives ; gives ; and gives . That is seven solutions in all.
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