- A5
- B2.5
- C0.5
- D10
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Sum of roots α + β = 5/2, product αβ = 1/2. Then 1/α + 1/β = (α + β)/(αβ) = (5/2)/(1/2) = 5.
Answer: A) 5
If α and β are the roots of , find the value of 1/α + 1/β.
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