The sum of all the roots of the equation is:
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Factor , negative for and non-negative otherwise. For or the equation is , i.e. , giving ; only satisfies . For it is , i.e. , giving or ; only lies in . The valid roots are and , whose sum is .
JEE Main · 2023 · 06 Apr 2023 · Shift 1 · Single correct option