The sum of the solutions of the equation |x2−10x+21|=|x−3| is
A
17
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B
14
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C
21
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D
18
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Solution
The correct option is A17 |x2−10x+21|=|x−3| ⇒|x2−10x+21|−|x−3|=0 ⇒|x−3||x−7|−|x−3|=0 ⇒|x−3|(|x−7|−1)=0 ⇒|x−3|=0 or |x−7|=1 ⇒x=3 or, x−7=±1⇒x=6,8 Sum of the solutions of the equation is 3+6+8=17