Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 787

Question: The value of m for which the equation $ \frac{a}{x+a+m}+\frac{b}{x+b+m}=1 $ has roots equal in magnitude but opposite in sign is

Options:

A) $ \frac{a+b}{a-b} $

B) 0

C) $ \frac{a-b}{a+b} $

D) $ \frac{2(a-b)}{a+b} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Obviously, roots will be equal in magnitude but opposite in sign if coefficient of $ x=0 $ . But the equation is $ x^{2}+2mx+m^{2}-ab=0 $ Hence the result.