Challenge for Polynomial with Complex Coefficients

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Let $ax^2+bx+c$ be a quadratic polynomial with complex coefficients such that $a$ and $b$ are non-zero. Prove that the roots of this quadratic polynomial lie in the region

$|x|\le\left|\dfrac{b}{a}\right|+\left|\dfrac{c}{b}\right|$.
 
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Hint:

Consider $|\sqrt{b^2-4ac}|$.