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algebra junior
Problem
How many real numbers are solutions to the following equation?
Solution
We take cases on the value of If then we have so But this does not satisfy so it is not a valid solution.
If then we have so which is a valid solution.
If then we have so again.
If then we have which gives This time, is a valid solution because it satisfies
Hence there are values of namely and
If then we have so which is a valid solution.
If then we have so again.
If then we have which gives This time, is a valid solution because it satisfies
Hence there are values of namely and
Final answer
2