The number of the real solutions of the equation: x|x+3|+|x-1|-2=0 is
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The number of the real solutions of the equation: x∣x+3∣+∣x−1∣−2=0 is
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Held on 24 Jan 2026 · Verified 1 Jul 2026.
Options
A
2
B
4
C
3
D
5
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Solution
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.
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