What are the roots of the equation?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
-1 and 1
B
4 and 1
C
1 and 4
D
4 and 4
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The two points of contact of the curve with the x-axis are x = 1 and x = 4. The roots of the equation are x = 1 and x = 4
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