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Question
If α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 8x + 2 = 0 then `(1/α + 1/β)` = ?
Options
`(-3)/8`
`2/3`
–4
4
MCQ
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Solution
–4
Explanation:
It is given that α and β are the roots of the equation 3x2 + 8x + 2 = 0
∴ `α + β = -8/3` and `αβ = 2/3`
`1/α + 1/β = (α + β)/(αβ)`
= `(-8/3)/(2/3)`
= –4
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