The sum of all possible values of x satisfying the equation 24x222x2+x+16+22x+30=0 is

  1. 3
  2. 52
  3. 32
  4. 12

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Option 4 : 12

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Consider the equation:- 

24x222x2+x+16+22x+30=0

⇒ (22x2)222x2.2x+15.2+(2x+15)2=0

⇒ (22x22x+15)2=0

⇒ 22x22x+15=0

⇒ 22x2=2x+15

⇒ 2x2=x+15

⇒ 2x2x15=0

⇒ 2x26x+5x15=0

(2x+5)(x3)=0

Therefore, the possible values of x are 52 and 3 respectively. 

Hence, the sum of the possible values = (352)=12

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