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algebra senior

Problem

If the expression has the value for all values of and , then the equation :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
By , we have . Subtracting from both sides, giving . This factors to . Thus, , so the equation is . Note: Alternatively, one may note that the equation is quadratic with a nonzero discriminant, so it will be satisfied for exactly two values of .
Final answer
B