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If a,b are non-zero roots of x²+ax+b=0, then the least value of x²+ax+b is
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Minimum of ax²+bx+c occurs at x=-(b)/(2a).
BITSAT - 2019
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\( \dfrac{2}{3} \)
\( -\dfrac{9}{4} \)
\( \dfrac{9}{4} \)
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Solution and Explanation
The minimum value of a quadratic x²+ax+b occurs at x=-(a)/(2): min = b-(a²)/(4)=-(9)/(4)
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