Solution
Related Formula
Zero Product Property: A · B = 0 A = 0 or B = 0Core Logic
Given equation:
x(x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2|) = 0This factors into two possibilities:
- x = 0
- x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2| = 0
Step 1: Evaluating the Modulus Term
Look at the second factor: f(x) = x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2|. Notice that all terms inside are strictly non-negative:
- x² ≥ 0
- 3|x| ≥ 0
- 5|x - 1| ≥ 0
- 6|x - 2| ≥ 0
For the sum to be 0, every single term must be simultaneously zero. x² = 0 x = 0 However, if x = 0, then 5|x-1| = 5(1) = 5 ≠ 0. Therefore, there is no real value of x that makes this entire second factor equal to zero.
Step 2: Conclusion
The only valid solution to the equation is x = 0 from the first factor. Thus, there is exactly 1 real solution.
Pattern Recognition
A sum of absolute values and squares set to 0 requires all individual components to hit 0 concurrently. If they have different zero-nodes (0, 1, 2), the sum can never be 0.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Quadratic Equations