The correct option is B −324
Given : tan−1(x+1)+cot−1(1x−1)=tan−1(831)
Taking tan on both sides
(x+1)+(x−1)1−(x+1)(x−1)=831⇒2x2−x2=831⇒4x2+31x−8=0⇒(4x−1)(x+8)=0⇒x=−8,14
Checking the values,
At x=14
L.H.S.>π2 and R.H.S.<π2
So, the only possible solution is x=−8
Hence, sum of solution =−324