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The number of real solutions to the equation is:
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: C —
Solution
- The equation is .
- Case 1: , which gives .
- Case 2: , then , so or .
- This gives or .
- Checking the solutions, are valid.
- Hence the answer is (C).
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