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RU-SPB 2008 Problem 101

    Replacing any of the coefficients of quadratic trinomial f(x)=ax2+bx+cf(x)=ax^2+bx+c with an 11 will result in a quadratic trinomial with at least one real root. Prove that the resulting trinomial attains a negative value at at least one point.

    EDIT: Oops I failed, added "with a 1." Also, I am sorry for not knowing these are posted already, however, these weren't posted in the contest lab yet, which made me think they weren't translated yet.

    Note: fresh translation

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