Question
Question: If a and b (a\<b) are the roots of the equation x<sup>2</sup> + bx + c = 0, where c \< 0 \< b, then...
If a and b (a<b) are the roots of the equation
x2 + bx + c = 0, where c < 0 < b, then-
A
0 <a<b
B
a< 0 <b< | a |
C
a<b< 0
D
a< 0 < | a | <b
Answer
a< 0 <b< | a |
Explanation
Solution
a < b; c < 0; b > 0
V(2−b,4−D) Ž V(– ve , – ve)
Ž a < 0 < b < |a|