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If the roots of the equation `1/(x+p) + 1/(x+q) = 1/r` are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign and its product is ` alpha `

A

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

B

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

C

`-1/2(p^(2)+q^(2))`

D

`-1/2(p^(2)-q^(2))`

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