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Printjmc
algebra senior
Problem
Let How many solutions does the equation have?
Solution
To solve the equation we first find the values such that
Either (for ) or (for ). If then Note that this value satisfies If then Note that this value satisfies Therefore, the solutions to are and
Next, we solve for the values such that If then This value does not satisfy If then This value satisfies
Finally, we solve for the values such that If then This value satisfies If then This value satisfies
Therefore, the equation has the solutions and for a total of solutions.
Either (for ) or (for ). If then Note that this value satisfies If then Note that this value satisfies Therefore, the solutions to are and
Next, we solve for the values such that If then This value does not satisfy If then This value satisfies
Finally, we solve for the values such that If then This value satisfies If then This value satisfies
Therefore, the equation has the solutions and for a total of solutions.
Final answer
3