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JEE Main 2017 — Quadratic Equation Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)

Question

The sum of all the real values of x Satisfying the equation 2x-1x2+5x-50=1 is:

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Correct answer
C-4

Step-by-step explanation

Given 2x-1x2+5x-50=1

⇒x-1x2+5x-50=0,   ∵20=1

⇒x-1x+10x-5=0

⇒x=1,5,-10

Sum of the real value of x=1+5-10=-4

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