(c) We have, $a + b + c = 0$ …(i) Let $D = B^{2} + 4AC$ $= 9b^{2} - 4(4a)(2c) = 9b^{2} - 32ac$ $= 9(a + c)^{2} - 32ac$ [from Eq. (i)] $= 9(a - c)^{2} + 4ac$ Hence, roots are real.
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