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JEE Main2026Jan 22, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.

The number of distinct real solutions of the equation is

  1. A

    3

  2. B

    1

  3. C

    0

  4. D

    2

Solution

The absolute values flip at and , giving three regions.

Case I — : both and negative. Equation becomes . Roots . Only the more negative root lies in . One solution.

Case II — : . Equation becomes . Discriminant . No real solution.

Case III — : both non-negative. Equation becomes . Discriminant . No real solution.

Total: 1 distinct real solution.

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