The sum of all the real values of x Satisfying the equation 2 x - 1 x 2 + 5 x - 50 = 1 is:

The sum of all the real values of x Satisfying the equation 2x-1x2+5x-50=1 is:
  1. 16
  2. -5
  3. -4
  4. 14

Solution

Given 2x-1x2+5x-50=1

⇒x-1x2+5x-50=0,   ∵20=1

⇒x-1x+10x-5=0

⇒x=1,5,-10

Sum of the real value of x=1+5-10=-4

Asked in: JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)

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