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The sum of all distinct roots of the equation (x211x+29)(x28x+7)=1 is

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12
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16
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17
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19
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Solution

The correct option is C 17
There are three possible cases:
Case 1:
x211x+29=1
x211x+28=0x=4,7

Case 2:
x28x+7=0x=1,7

Case 3:
x211x+29=1
x211x+30=0x=5,6
For x=5, LHS =(1)8=1=RHS
For x=6, LHS =(1)5=1RHS

Therefore, distinct roots are 1,4,5,7
Sum of distinct roots =4+7+1+5=17

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