When are the roots of the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ imaginary?

  • A
    $b^2 - 4ac < 0$
  • B
    $b^2 - 4ac > 0$
  • C
    $b^2 - 4ac = 0$
  • D
    $b^2 - 4ac \geq 0$

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