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If the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation 1x+p+1x+q=1r is zero, then the product of the roots is −[p2+q22]
Say yes or no.

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Yes
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No
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Data insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is A Yes
1x+p+1x+q=1r
r(x+q+x+p)=(x+p)(x+q)
2rx+rp+rq=x2+px+qx+pq
x2+x(p+q2r)+pqrprq=0
Sum of the roots =[p+q2r]=0 or r=p+q2
Product of roots =pqr(p+q)
= pq(p+q)((p+q)2)
= pq(p+q)22
= 2pqp2q22pq2
= p2q22

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