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If the roots of equation x2+4x+c=0 are real then c≥4.
Answer: Option B
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Given, x2+4x+c=0
Value of discriminant, Δ=b2−4ac=42–4c=16−4c
The roots of quadratic equation are real then Δ≥016–4c≥0−4c≥−164c≤16
(The inequality changes when the equation is multiplied by ′−ve ′
∴c≤4
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