Theory of Equations 1 Question 12

13. Let S=xR:x0 and 2|x3|+x(x6)+6=0. Then, S

(2018 Main)

(a) is an empty set

(b) contains exactly one element

(c) contains exactly two elements

(d) contains exactly four elements

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: 13. (c)

Solution:

  1. We have, 2|x3|+x(x6)+6=0

 Let x3=yx=y+32|y|+(y+3)(y3)+6=02|y|+y23=0|y|2+2|y|3=0(|y|+3)(|y|1)=0|y|3|y|=1y=±1x3=±1x=4,2x=16,4



NCERT Chapter Video Solution

Dual Pane