JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
The number of real roots of the equation is :
- A4
- B3
- C2
- D1
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Correct answer: D
We need to find the number of real roots of
We will remove the absolute values by considering intervals based on the critical points and .
1. Case-wise breakdown
The expression involves and , so consider:
2. Case 1:
Then So the equation becomes Expand: Its roots are Now check which satisfy :
- , not valid.
- , valid.
So this case gives one real root.
3. Case 2:
Then So the equation becomes Expand: Discriminant: Hence there are no real roots in this interval.
4. Case 3:
Then So the equation becomes Expand: Its roots are Now check which satisfy :
- , not valid.
- , not valid.
So this case gives no real root.
5. Total number of real roots
Adding all valid roots from the three cases:
- Case 1:
- Case 2:
- Case 3:
Therefore, the equation has real root.
6. Option matching
Given options:
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
So the correct option is
7. Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: D
Our derived answer is also D, so they agree.
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