If $a, b, c$ are real numbers and $a > 0$,what is the minimum value of the quadratic expression $ax^2 + bx + c$ for real $x$?

  • A
    $\frac{b^2 - 4ac}{4a}$
  • B
    $\frac{4ac - b^2}{4a}$
  • C
    $\frac{b^2 - 4ac}{2a}$
  • D
    $\frac{4ac - b^2}{2a}$

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