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Non-negative root of (3x12x+3)25(3x12x+3)+4=0 is _____.

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2

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5

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C

4

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3

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Solution

The correct option is C.4

Let 3x12x+3=y

The equation (3x12x+3)25(3x12x+3)+4=0 reduces to:
y25y+4=0

y24yy+4=0

y(y4)1(y4)=0
(y1)(y4)=0
y=1,4
Now, 3x12x+3=1
3x1=2x+3

3x2x=1+3
x=4
and

3x12x+3=4
3x1=8x+12

3x8x=1+12

5x=13

x=135 is negative.

Thus, only x=4 is the required root.


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