i think u have to expand it, arrange in increasing order of coefficients. let it be
f(x) no of changes in sign as u move from left to right gives no of positive roots.
substitite -x ie f(-x). no of change in sign: no of -ve real roots
3- sum of above. is no of imaginary roots.
for ur question
3x3 - x 2(3a - 3b - 3c) + x 3( a2 + b2 + c 2) - (a3 + b 3 + c3)=0
( constant do not matter. don't contribute to sign)
no of + roots: 3
- ve : 0
im= 3-3 =0.
ans: 3 real roots no imaginary roots.
rate me if i am i correct????