Mark the Correct alternative in the following:

If x is real and , then


(x2 + x + 1)k = (x2 – x + 1)

(k – 1)x2 + (k + 1)x + (k – 1) = 0


For roots of quadratic equation real


Case I : a ≠ 0 and D ≥ 0


k – 1 ≠ 0 k ≠ 1



-3k2 + 10k – 3 ≥ 0


3k2 – 10k + 3 ≤ 0





or


or


Case II : a = 0


k – 1 = 0 k = 1


At k = 1, 2x = 0 x = 0 is real


So, k = 1 is also count in answer.


Then, final answer is k [1/3, 3]

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