The condition that the equation 1x+1x+b=1m+1m+b has real roots that are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign is
A
b2=m2
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B
b2=2m2
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C
2b2=m2
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D
b2=3m2
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Solution
The correct option is Bb2=2m2 It can be observed that one root is m. Therefore, other root will be −m ⇒1−m+1−m+b=1m+1m+b ⇒1b−m−1b+m=2m ⇒b+m−b+mb2−m2=2m⇒2m2=b2