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WBJEE · Maths · Quadratic Equation

Let \(a, b, c\) be real numbers such that \(a+b+c < 0\) and the quadratic equation \(a x^{2}+b x+c=0\) has imaginary roots. Then.

  1. A a \(>0, c>0\)
  2. B \(a>0 . c < 0\)
  3. C \(a < 0, c>0\)
  4. D \(a < 0, c < 0\)
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Correct Answer

(D) \(a < 0, c < 0\)

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Let \(f(x)=a x^{2}+b x+c\) \(\Rightarrow \quad f(1)=a+b+c