The given equation is ∣x2+x−9∣=∣x∣+∣x2−9∣.
Let A=x and B=x2−9. Then A+B=x2+x−9.
The equation is of the form ∣A+B∣=∣A∣+∣B∣, which holds true if and only if A⋅B≥0.
Substituting the values of A and B:
x(x2−9)≥0
x(x−3)(x+3)≥0
The critical points are −3,0,3. Using the wavy curve method, the solution set is:
x∈[−3,0]∪[3,∞)
Comparing this with the given solution set [α,β]∪[γ,∞), we get:
α=−3, β=0, γ=3
We need to find the value of α2+β2+γ2:
α2+β2+γ2=(−3)2+02+32=9+0+9=18
Answer: 18