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# If z ≠ 1 and z^2 − 2z + 20/(z −1) =20, then how many negative values

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Updated on: 31 May 2017, 23:01
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If z ≠ 1 and $$z^2−2z+\frac{20}{z−1}=20$$, then how many negative values can z take ?

A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
E. A finite number greater than three

Originally posted by niteshwaghray on 31 May 2017, 22:57.
Last edited by Bunuel on 31 May 2017, 23:01, edited 1 time in total.
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31 May 2017, 23:21
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niteshwaghray wrote:
If z ≠ 1 and $$z^2−2z+\frac{20}{z−1}=20$$, then how many negative values can z take ?

A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
E. A finite number greater than three

$$z^2−2z+\frac{20}{z−1}=20$$

$$z^2*(z - 1) - 2z*(z - 1) + 20 = 20*(z - 1)$$

$$z^3 - 3z^2 - 18z + 40 = 0$$

$$z = 2$$

$$(z - 2)*(z^2 - z - 20) = 0$$

$$(z - 2)*(z - 5)*(z + 4) = 0$$

$$z = 2, 5, -4$$

So z can take one negative value.

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