If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is negative, then its roots are:

unequal

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equal

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inverse

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imaginary

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Solution

The correct option is D imaginary
If the discriminant $b^{2} - 4 a c$ of a quadratic equation is negative, then its roots are imaginary.

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b^{2} - 4 a c = 0

(x - a) (x - b) + (x - b) (x - c) + (x - c) (x - a) = 0

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(D)

Find the nature of roots of a quadratic equation, if its discriminant is equal to 4.

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