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algebra intermediate
Problem
Find the sum of all numbers satisfying
Solution
Multiplying both sides by and then subtracting from each side gives The quadratic factors to give so and is the only solution. Thus the answer is
Note: We might want to use the fact that the sum of the solutions to a quadratic is given by but be careful! That fact counts double roots twice for the purpose of the sum, but this problem only counts it once, since is the only solution.
Note: We might want to use the fact that the sum of the solutions to a quadratic is given by but be careful! That fact counts double roots twice for the purpose of the sum, but this problem only counts it once, since is the only solution.
Final answer
5