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algebra senior
Problem
The function satisfies for all real numbers . If the equation has exactly four distinct real roots, then the sum of these roots is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
Let one of the roots be . Also, define such that . Thus, we have and . Therefore, we have , and is also a root. Let this root be . The sum . Similarly, we can let be a root and define such that , and we will find is also a root, say, , so . Therefore, .
Final answer
E