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If `a ,b ,c` are distinct positive numbers, then the nature of roots of the equation `1/(x-a)`+`1/(x-b)`+`1/(x-c)`=`1/x` is a) all real and is distinct b) all real and at least two are distinct c) at least two real d) all non-real

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