JEE Main2026Jan 22, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.
The number of distinct real solutions of the equation is
- A
3
- B
1
- C
0
- 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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