Q13. The number of real solution(s) of the equation x2 + 3x + 2 = min{|x −3|, |x + 2|} is : (1) 1 (2) 0 (3) 2 (4) 3
What This Question Tests
This question involves solving an equation that combines a quadratic polynomial with a minimum of two absolute value functions, which can be done by casework or graphical analysis.
Concepts Tested
Formulas Used
Properties of absolute value: |x-a|
📚 NCERT Sections This Tests
9.15 — Apply Mirror Equation And The Condition:
Physics Class 12 · Chapter 9
9.15 Apply mirror equation and the condition: (a) f < 0 (concave mirror); u < 0 (object on left) (b) f > 0; u < 0 (c) f > 0 (convex mirror) and u < 0 (d) f < 0 (concave mirror); f < u < 0 to deduce the desired result.
9.18 — For Fixed Distance S Between Object And Screen, The Lens Equation
Physics Class 12 · Chapter 9
9.18 For fixed distance s between object and screen, the lens equation does not give a real solution for u or v if f is greater than s/4. Therefore, fmax = 0.75 m.
1.3 — Define The Following Terms:
Chemistry Class 11 · Chapter 1
1.3 Define the following terms: (i) Mole fraction (ii) Molality (iii) Molarity (iv) Mass percentage.
📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- Quadratic Equations
- Topic
- Solving Equations with Absolute Values and Polynomials
- Year
- 2025
- Shift
- 24 Jan Shift 2
- Q Number
- Q13
- Type
- MCQ
- NCERT Ref
- Class 11 Mathematics Ch 5: Quadratic Equations
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