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If equation ax2+bx+c = 0 has only imaginary roots and c < 0, then a is ______.


A

positive

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negative

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Zero

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Can’t say

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Solution

The correct option is B

negative


If ax2+bx+c = 0 has only imaginary roots,

D <0

b24ac<0

b2<4ac

b2>0 and 4ac>b24ac>0

ac>0

i.e., 'a' and 'c' has equal signs.

So, as c < 0, a is also less than zero

a<0 (Negative)


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