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the zero of the quadratic polynomial x^2+99x+127 are a both positive b both negative c one +ve one-ve d both equal. please help​

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Explanation:

By Descrates' Rule of Signs,

x² + 99x + 127 changes sign 0 times.

Hence it has 0 positive roots.

Since the discriminant b² - 4ac is also positive, there are 2 real distinct roots.

Hence both the roots are negative. (B)

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