The condition that one root of the equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ is three times the other is:

  • A
    $b^2 = 8ac$
  • B
    $3b^2 + 16ac = 0$
  • C
    $3b^2 = 16ac$
  • D
    $b^2 + 3ac = 0$

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