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If the sum of roots of the quadratic equation is `1/(x + p) + 1/(x + q) = 1/r` is zero, show that the product of the roots is -`((p^(2) +q^(2))/2)`

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`alpha beta = - ((p^(2)+q^(2))/2)`
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