JEE Main · 2021 · 27 Aug 2021 · Shift 1 · Application of Derivatives

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The number of distinct real roots of the equation is

Answer: 4

Solution

Let . Then , so the stationary points are . Evaluating, , , , while as . Reading the sign of at gives , so changes sign four times. The equation has distinct real roots.

JEE Main · 2021 · 27 Aug 2021 · Shift 1 · Integer answer

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