The number of distinct real solutions of the equation x|x+4|+3|x+2|+10=0 is [2026]
(1)
Case I x<-4
x(-x+4)+3(-x+2)+10=0
x2+7x-4=0
⇒x=-7+652 or -7-652
Reject Accept
Case II -4≤x<-2
x(x+4)+3(-(x+2))+10=0
x2+x+4=0
D<0 No solution
Case III x≥-1
x(x+4)+3(x+2)+10=0
x2+7x+16=0
⇒No. of solutions=1