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If `alpha` and `beta` are roots of the equation `x^(2) + 2x + 8 = 0` the the value of `(alpha)/(beta) + (beta)/(alpha)` is ………….. .

A

`(1)/(2)`

B

6

C

`(3)/(2)`

D

`-(3)/(2)`

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