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The number of integral roots of the equation x4+x4+20=22 is

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
x4+x4+20=22x4+20=22x4
Squaring on both sides,
x4+20=(22x4)2
Assuming x4=t
t+20=(22t)2t245t+464=0(t29)(t16)=0t=16,29x4=16,29x=±2,±(29)1/4

Hence, there are 2 integral values of x satisfying the equation.

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