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The number of non-negative real roots of \(2^x - x - 1 = 0\) is:
The number of non-negative real roots of \(2^x - x - 1 = 0\) is:
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For equations of the form $a^x = x+1$, check the behavior at $x=0$ and $x=1$ and the derivative to understand the shape.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
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The Correct Option is B
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