CAT 2023 Linear and Quadratic Equations Question (Medium)

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The number of integer solutions of the equation 2 x x 2 1 5x 2 is

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Step 1 We are given the equation Let , so Then the equation becomes Step 2 Simplify the equation Bring all terms to one side Factor Now solve Either or Use factorization So , , or Step 3 Recall , so possible values of are , , We are looking for integer solutions only. So valid values of are , , Fina

CAT 2023 Linear and Quadratic Equations — Previous Year Question

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Linear and Quadratic Equations

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