The number of distinct real roots of the equation \(x^7 – 7x – 2 = 0\) is
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 3
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Given equation \(x^7 – 7x – 2 = 0\)
Let \(f(x) = x^7 – 7x – 2\)
\(f′(x) = 7x^6 – 7 = 7(x^6 – 1)\)
and \(f′(x) = 0 ⇒ x = +1\)
and \(f(–1) = –1 + 7 – 2 = 5 > 0\)
\(f(1) = 1 – 7 – 2 = –8 < 0\)
So, number of real roots of \(f(x) = 0\) and \(3\).
Hence, the correct option is (D): \(3\)
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