Exactly 2 real solutions means two overlapping at a minimum or maximum, and one other. In order to have a minimum and maximum, the first derivative must have two real solutions, that means a non-negative discriminant. If my calc is correct then this is possible with a < -5.62 and a > 4.62.
Originally posted by Mephisto2 I assume the second term was x^2 and not x^3.
Exactly 2 real solutions means two overlapping at a minimum or maximum, and one other. In order to have a minimum and maximum, the first derivative must have two real solutions, that means ...[text shortened]... calc is correct then this is possible with a < -5.62 and a > 4.62.