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The sum, of the squares of all the roots of the equation x2 + |2x - 3| - 4 = 0, is
- 6(2 - 2)
- 3(3 - 2)
- 3(2 - 2)
- 6(3 - 2)
Answer
(1) 6(2 - 2)
Solution
Case 1: x 32
x2 + 2x - 3 - 4 = 0 x2 + 2x - 7 = 0 x = -1 2 2
Only x = -1 + 2 2 1.83 satisfies x 32.
Case 2: x < 32
x2 - 2x + 3 - 4 = 0 x2 - 2x - 1 = 0 x = 1 2
Only x = 1 - 2 -0.41 satisfies x < 32.
Sum of squares = (2 2 - 1)2 + (1 - 2)2
= (9 - 4 2) + (3 - 2 2)
= 12 - 6 2 = 6(2 - 2)
Answer: (1)
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