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If `b^(2)ge4ac` for the equation `ax^(4)+bx^(2)+c=0` then all the roots of the equation will be real if

A

`bgt0,alt0,cgt0`

B

`blt0,agt0,cgt0`

C

`bgt0,agt0,cgt0`

D

`bgt0,alt0,clt0`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the condition given for the equation \( ax^4 + bx^2 + c = 0 \) and determine when all roots of this equation will be real. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Substitution**: We start by substituting \( y = x^2 \). This transforms our equation into a quadratic equation: \[ ay^2 + by + c = 0 \] Here, \( y \) must be non-negative since \( y = x^2 \geq 0 \). **Hint**: Remember that \( x^2 \) can only take non-negative values. 2. **Condition for Real Roots**: For the quadratic equation \( ay^2 + by + c = 0 \) to have real roots, the discriminant must be non-negative: \[ D = b^2 - 4ac \geq 0 \] Given that \( b^2 \geq 4ac \), this condition is satisfied. **Hint**: The discriminant tells us about the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation. 3. **Roots of the Quadratic**: Let the roots of the quadratic equation be \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \). The sum and product of the roots can be expressed as: \[ y_1 + y_2 = -\frac{b}{a} \quad \text{(sum of roots)} \] \[ y_1y_2 = \frac{c}{a} \quad \text{(product of roots)} \] **Hint**: The relationships between the coefficients and the roots are derived from Vieta's formulas. 4. **Conditions for Non-Negative Roots**: Since \( y \) must be non-negative (as \( y = x^2 \)), both roots \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) must be greater than or equal to zero: - For the sum of the roots: \[ -\frac{b}{a} \geq 0 \implies b \text{ and } a \text{ must have opposite signs.} \] - For the product of the roots: \[ \frac{c}{a} \geq 0 \implies c \text{ and } a \text{ must have the same sign.} \] **Hint**: Analyze the signs of the coefficients based on the conditions derived from the roots. 5. **Conclusion**: - From \( b \) and \( a \) having opposite signs, we conclude that if \( a > 0 \), then \( b < 0 \), and if \( a < 0 \), then \( b > 0 \). - From \( c \) and \( a \) having the same sign, we conclude that if \( a > 0 \), then \( c > 0 \), and if \( a < 0 \), then \( c < 0 \). Thus, the conditions for all roots of the equation \( ax^4 + bx^2 + c = 0 \) to be real are: - \( a > 0 \) and \( c > 0 \) with \( b < 0 \) or - \( a < 0 \) and \( c < 0 \) with \( b > 0 \). ### Final Answer: The roots of the equation will be real if: - \( a > 0 \), \( c > 0 \), and \( b < 0 \) or - \( a < 0 \), \( c < 0 \), and \( b > 0 \).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the condition given for the equation \( ax^4 + bx^2 + c = 0 \) and determine when all roots of this equation will be real. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Substitution**: We start by substituting \( y = x^2 \). This transforms our equation into a quadratic equation: \[ ay^2 + by + c = 0 ...
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