The correct option is C 17
There are three possible cases:
Case 1:
x2−11x+29=1
⇒x2−11x+28=0⇒x=4,7
Case 2:
x2−8x+7=0⇒x=1,7
Case 3:
x2−11x+29=−1
⇒x2−11x+30=0⇒x=5,6
For x=5, LHS =(−1)−8=1=RHS
For x=6, LHS =(−1)−5=−1≠RHS
Therefore, distinct roots are 1,4,5,7
Sum of distinct roots =4+7+1+5=17