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If α, β are roots of the equation 4x2+3x+7=0, then 1/α+1/β is equal to
(a) 7/3
(b) −7/3
(c) 3/7
(d) −3/7

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(d) −3/7

Given equation: 4x2 + 3x + 7 = 0
Also, α and β are the roots of the equation.

Sum of the roots = α + β =-Coefficient of xCoefficient of x2=-34

Product of the roots = αβ =Constant termCoefficient of x2= 74


1α + 1β = α + βαβ = -3474 =-37

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