The equation below is satisfied by exactly three different (real) values of x, and the sum of the two lowest of these values is -3.

(1 - 1/x²) + k(x + 1)³ = 0

Find the value of k.

The required value of k is 3/4

Edited on February 25, 2024, 9:49 am

Posted by K Sengupta on 2024-02-25 09:47:58