Critical points: x=−3 and x=1.
Case x<−3:
x2+4x+1=0⇒x=−2±3.
Only x=−2−3≈−3.73 lies in (−∞,−3). (1 solution)
Case −3≤x<1:
x2+2x−1=0⇒x=−1±2.
Both x=−1+2≈0.41 and x=−1−2≈−2.41 lie in [−3,1). (2 solutions)
Case x≥1:
x2+4x−3=0⇒x=−2±7.
Neither root ≥1. (0 solutions)
Total number of real solutions =3.
The number of the real solutions of the equation: x|x+3|+|x-1|-2=0 is
JEE Main 2026 — Mathematics Algebra
The number of the real solutions of the equation: x∣x+3∣+∣x−1∣−2=0 is
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2
- B
4
- C
3
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5
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