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If the sum of two of the roots of x3+px2+qx+r=0 is zero, then pq = 
Options:
A .  - r
B .  r
C .  2 r
D .  - 2 r
Answer: Option B
:
B
Given that,α +β= 0
α +β +γ = -p⇒ γ = -p
Substitutingγ = -p in the given equation
p3+p3pq+r=0⇒ pq =r

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