The sum, of the squares of all the roots of the equation x2+|2x–3|–4=0, is [2025]
(1)
Given, x2+|2x–3|–4=0
Case I: x2+(2x–3)–4=0 when x≥32
⇒ x2+2x–7=0 ⇒ x=22–1 [∵ x≥32]
Case II : x2–(2x–3)–4=0, x<32
⇒ x2–2x–1=0
⇒ x=2±222=1±2 ⇒ x=1–2 [∵ x<32]
∴ Required sum = (22–1)2+(1–2)2
=12–62=6(2–2).