The number of distinct real roots of the equation is ____.
Answer: 3
Solution
Solve over the intervals split at .
: , one positive root ().
: (in range).
: , none in range.
: , one root (in range).
Total distinct real roots
: , one positive root ().
: (in range).
: , none in range.
: , one root (in range).
Total distinct real roots
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