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If the roots of the equation `(1)/(x+a) + (1)/(x+b) = (1)/(c)` are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, then their product, is

A

`-2( p ^(2) + q ^(2))`

B

` (p6(2) + q^(2))`

C

`-(( p^(2) + q^(2))/(2 ))`

D

`-pq`

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