The solution of the equation $1 + a + a^2 + a^3 + \dots + a^x = (1 + a)(1 + a^2)(1 + a^4)$ is given by $x$ is equal to

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    None of these

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