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      Question

      if x satisfies 3x² – 5x – 12 = 0, find the sum of

      reciprocals of roots.
      A 5/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C -2/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      For roots α, β: (1/α + 1/β) = (α + β)/(αβ) α + β = 5/3 αβ = –12/3 = –4 Sum = (5/3)/(-4) = –5/12

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