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Option 1 : -1, 1
Solution∶
5(1 + x) + 5(1 – x) = 26
Using hit and trial method∶
1) -1, 1
Putting x = -1∶ 5(1 - 1) + 5(1 + 1) = 1 + 25 = 26
Putting x = 1∶ 5(1 + 1) + 5(1 - 1) = 25 + 1 = 26
∴ Both the values of x satisfies the given equation, hence option 1 is correct.
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