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The number of values of x satisfying the equation (x2+7x+11)(x24x21)=1 is

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6
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4
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2
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5
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Solution

The correct option is B 4
(x2+7x+11)(x24x21)=1
Let a=x2+7x+11 and b=x24x21

Case 1: ab=1 when a=1
x2+7x+11=1x2+7x+10=0(x+2)(x+5)=0x=5,2

Case 2: ab=1 when b=0 and a0
x24x21=0(x+3)(x7)=0x=3,7

Case 3: ab=1 when a=1 and b is an even number.
x2+7x+11=1x2+7x+12=0(x+3)(x+4)=0x=3,4
x=3b=0 which is even.
x=4b=11 which is odd.
So, x=4 doesn't satisfy the assumed conditions.

So, the solutions are 5,2,3,7

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