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AP EAMCET · Maths · Functions

Solve the equation, \(3^{x^2-x}=25-4^{x^2-x}\)

  1. A -1 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C Both -1 and 2
  4. D No solution
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Correct Answer

(C) Both -1 and 2

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Detailed explanation

Given equation \(3^{x^2-x}=25-4^{x^2-x}\) \(\Rightarrow \quad 4^{x^2-x}+3^{x^2-x}=25=4^2+3^2\) \(\begin{aligned} \Rightarrow & x^2-x=2 & \Rightarrow & x^2-x-2=0 \\ \Rightarrow & & (x-2)(x+1)=0 & \Rightarrow \quad x=-1,2 \end{aligned}\) Hence, option (c) is correct.