If one zero of the quadratic polynomial is reciprocal of the other, find the value of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Let zeroes be and .
  2. Step 2: Product of zeroes: .
Answer
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Why not the others: uses the coefficient of ; introduces a negative sign error; and uses .

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