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algebra junior

Problem

Find the number of real solutions of the equation
Solution
Let Then we can write the given equation as Multiplying everything by we get Expanding, we get so Thus, or

If then so This quadratic has no real solutions.

If then so This quadratic has two real solutions, giving us a total of real solutions.
Final answer
2