Consider the function $f(x) = (x - 2) \log_e x$. Then the equation $x \log_e x = 2 - x$

  • A
    has at least one root in $(1, 2)$
  • B
    has no root in $(1, 2)$
  • C
    is not at all solvable
  • D
    has infinitely many roots in $(-2, 1)$

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