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If α and β are the roots of x2+x2=0, find the value of 1α2+1β2

A.

54

B.

34

C.

14

D.

34

Correct answer is A

Given, x2+x2=0, a = 1, b = 1 and c = -2.

α+β=ba=11=1

αβ=ca=21=2

1α2+1β2=β2+α2(αβ)2

β2+α2=(α+β)22αβ=(1)22(2)=1+4=5

1α2+1β2=5(2)2=54.