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Published on: August 14, 2026
If the roots of the equation 
are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, then the product of the roots will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Given equation can be written as
whose roots are 
and 
, then the product of roots
and sum 
From (ii) and (iii), we get
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