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If the roots of the equation b x^2+c x+a=0 be imaginary, then for all real values of x, the expression 3 b^2 x^2+6 b c x+2 c^2 is

JEE Main 2009 — Mathematics Algebra

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If the roots of the equation bx2+cx+a=0b x^2+c x+a=0bx2+cx+a=0 be imaginary, then for all real values of xxx, the expression 3b2x2+6bcx+2c23 b^2 x^2+6 b c x+2 c^23b2x2+6bcx+2c2 is

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Held on 30 Apr 2009 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    greater than 4ab4 a b4ab

  2. B

    less than 4ab4 a b4ab

  3. C

    greater than −4ab-4 a b−4ab

  4. D

    less than - 4ab

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