JEE PYQ: Quadratic Equation Question 34
Question 34 - 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1)
The sum of the solutions of the equation $|\sqrt{x} - 2| + \sqrt{x}(\sqrt{x} - 4) + 2 = 0$, $(x > 0)$ is equal to:
(1) 9
(2) 12
(3) 4
(4) 10
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Answer: (4)
Solution
Let $\sqrt{x} = a$
$|a - 2| + a(a - 4) + 2 = 0$
When $\sqrt{x} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 1$
When $\sqrt{x} = 3 \Rightarrow x = 9$
Hence, the required sum of solutions of the equation $= 10$