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= _9(a + 0)z
Since a + p r 0, therefore (a + 0)2 > 0
We have discriminant, -9(cr + 0)2 < 0.
Therefore, the quadratic equation has no real roots,

Relationship Between Roots and Coefficients of a Quadratic Equation

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