The sum of all the roots of the equation (x - 1)2 - 5|x - 1| + 6 = 0, is :
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 5
Answer
(3) 4
Solution
Let |x - 1| = t (t 0): t2 - 5t + 6 = 0 (t - 2)(t - 3) = 0 t = 2, 3
|x - 1| = 2 x = 3, -1
|x - 1| = 3 x = 4, -2
Sum of roots = 3 - 1 + 4 - 2 = 4
Answer: (3)