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If a,b,c belong to `R,ane0,` and the quadratic equation `ax^2+bx+c=0` has no real roots. Then , which one of the following is correct?

A

`(a+b+c)agt0`

B

`(a+b+c)clt0`

C

`(a+b+c)c=0`

D

`(a+b+c)cle0`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the conditions under which the quadratic equation \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \) has no real roots. The key point is that a quadratic equation has no real roots when its discriminant is less than zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Condition for No Real Roots**: The quadratic equation \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \) has no real roots if the discriminant \( D \) is less than zero. The discriminant is given by: \[ D = b^2 - 4ac \] Therefore, for no real roots: \[ b^2 - 4ac < 0 \quad \text{(1)} \] 2. **Analyzing the Sign of \( a \)**: Since \( a \neq 0 \), we have two cases to consider: - Case 1: \( a > 0 \) - Case 2: \( a < 0 \) 3. **Case 1: \( a > 0 \)**: If \( a > 0 \), the parabola opens upwards. For the parabola to have no real roots, it must lie entirely above the x-axis. This means that the value of the quadratic function at any point must be greater than zero. Particularly, we can evaluate the function at \( x = 1 \): \[ f(1) = a(1^2) + b(1) + c = a + b + c > 0 \quad \text{(2)} \] 4. **Case 2: \( a < 0 \)**: If \( a < 0 \), the parabola opens downwards. For the parabola to have no real roots, it must lie entirely below the x-axis. Thus, the value of the quadratic function at any point must be less than zero. Evaluating at \( x = 1 \): \[ f(1) = a(1^2) + b(1) + c = a + b + c < 0 \quad \text{(3)} \] 5. **Combining the Results**: - From (2), if \( a > 0 \), then \( a + b + c > 0 \). - From (3), if \( a < 0 \), then \( a + b + c < 0 \). 6. **Conclusion**: In both cases, we can conclude: - If \( a > 0 \), then \( a + b + c > 0 \). - If \( a < 0 \), then \( a + b + c < 0 \). Therefore, we can multiply \( a \) (which is either positive or negative) with \( a + b + c \) (which is also positive or negative respectively) to conclude that: \[ a(a + b + c) > 0 \quad \text{(4)} \] ### Final Answer: The correct option is: \[ \text{a + b + c} \cdot a > 0 \]
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