a, b, c, d are real numbers. If are discriminants of the quadratic equations respectively, and ac = 2(b + d), then which of the following statements is true:
(i) At least one is greater than or equal to zero.
(ii) Both are greater than zero.
(iii) At least one of the two equations has real roots.
(iv) Both the equations have real roots.
Choose the correct option from the following:
(i) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(1)
So, at least one of is greater than or equal to zero. Thus, at least one of the given two equations has real roots.