Analyzing the equation for solution existence
We are solving for values of a where the equation has no solutions. By analyzing the function g(t)=t−12(t+1), we determine its range for t≥0,t=1. g(t) decreases to values greater than 2 from infinity, meaning values of a greater than 2 result in no solutions.
Analyzing solution intervals for the equation
For t∈[0,1), the range of g(t) is (−∞,−2]. As t approaches 1 from the left, the function heads toward negative infinity. Combining this with the range (2,∞) for t>1, the solutions exist if a∈(−∞,−2]∪(2,∞), with no solutions for a∈(−2,2].
Determining solution conditions for a
If a<−2, there is a solution. At a=−2, x=0 is a solution, so a=−2 works. However, for a between -2 and 2 (excluding -2 but including 2), there are no solutions. Using the formula and the range method is more efficient for this analysis.
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