engineering mathematics MCQ #4288

If the roots of the equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are reciprocal, then?

engineering mathematics MCQ #4288

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If the roots of the equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are reciprocal, then?

    • A) a = c
    • B) a = -c
    • C) b = c
    • D) b = -c

    Answer: a = c

    Explanation: If the roots are reciprocal, then their product is 1. So, c/a = 1, hence a = c.