If for a quadratic equation the value of is negative

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Quadratic Equations · Quadratic Equations

Problem

If for a quadratic equation

ax^{2}+bx+c=0

the value of

b^{2}-4ac

is negative, how does its graph

y=ax^{2}+bx+c

meet the

x

-axis? (a) It cuts the

x

-axis at two distinct points. (b) It touches the

x

-axis at exactly one point. (c) It never meets the

x

-axis. (d) It passes through the origin.