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Mark the Correct alternative in the following:

The value of p and q for which p, q are the roots of the equation are


Sum of the roots = = -p

⇒ p + q = -p …(1)


Product of the roots = = q


⇒ pq = q


⇒ p = 1


Put value of p in eq.(1)


⇒ 1 + q = -1


⇒ q = -2

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