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Question

Find the integral value of x such that 3x+1x+1+x+13x+1=52


A

4

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5

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C

2

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D

None of these


Let \frac{(3x+1)}{(x+1)} = p

p+1p=52

2p2+2=5p

2p25p+2=0

2p24pp+2=0

(2p1)(p2)=0

p=1/2,p=2

Substituting, the value of p in equation (i) we get

3x+1x+1=2 x+13x+1=2

x=1 x=15

So, the values of x are 1 and 15


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