If and () are the roots of the equation , , then is equal to :
- (A)8
- (B)9
- (C)10✓ Correct
- (D)11
Answer: (C)
Solution
Rewrite the equation: .
This becomes .
Let : .
Solving: or (rejected).
So , giving or .
Thus or , so , .
Therefore .
This becomes .
Let : .
Solving: or (rejected).
So , giving or .
Thus or , so , .
Therefore .
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