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algebra senior
Problem
The graph of is shown below, with unit between grid lines. Assume is defined only on the domain shown.
What is the sum of all integers for which the equation has exactly solutions?

What is the sum of all integers for which the equation has exactly solutions?
Solution
If has solutions, then the horizontal line intersects the graph of at points. There are two horizontal grid lines which intersect our graph times:
These lines are . So, the sum of all desired values of is .
These lines are . So, the sum of all desired values of is .
Final answer
-7