The Expression ax2 + bx + c has The Same Sign As Of a if

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Question

The expression ax2 + bx + c has the same sign as of a if

Solution

Correct option is

b2 – 4ac ≤ 0

                           

It will have the same sign as of a if the other factor is + ive. This means that  or b2 – 4ac ≤ 0 i.e. the equation has either equal roots or imaginary roots.

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