If a,b,c,d∈R, then the equation (x2+ax−3b)(x2−cx+b)(x2−dx+2b)=0 has
A
no real roots
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B
at least two real roots
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C
at least four real roots
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D
exactly six real roots
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Solution
The correct option is B at least two real roots The discriminants of the given quadratic factors are D1=a2+12b,D2=c2−4b and D3=d2−8b D1+D2+D3=a2+c2+d2≥0
Hence, at least one of D1,D2,D3 is non-negative.
Therefore, the equation has at least two real roots.