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If one root of the equation $a x^{2}+b x+c=0, a \neq 0$ is reciprocal ofthe other root, then which one of the following is correct?
MathematicsQuadratic EquationNDANDA 2011 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A $a=c$
  • B $b=c$
  • C $a=-c$
  • D $b=0$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $a=c$
Let the roots of $\alpha x^{2}+b x+c=0, a \neq 0$ be $\alpha$ and $\frac{1}{\alpha}$
eroduct of roots $=\alpha \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha}=\frac{c}{a}$
$\Rightarrow c=a$

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