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Assertion : If `alpha` and `Beta` are the zeroes of the polynomial `x^(2)+2x-15` then `(1)/(alpha)+(1)/(beta)` is `(2)/(15)`.
Reason : If `alpha` and `Beta` are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial `ax^(2)+bx+c` then `alpha+beta=-(b)/(a)` and `alphabeta=(c)/(a)`

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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To solve the assertion and reason provided in the question, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Polynomial**: The polynomial given is \( x^2 + 2x - 15 \). 2. **Identify Coefficients**: From the polynomial \( ax^2 + bx + c \), we can identify: - \( a = 1 \) - \( b = 2 \) - \( c = -15 \) 3. **Calculate the Sum of the Roots (α + β)**: According to the formula for the sum of the roots of a quadratic polynomial: \[ \alpha + \beta = -\frac{b}{a} \] Substituting the values: \[ \alpha + \beta = -\frac{2}{1} = -2 \] 4. **Calculate the Product of the Roots (αβ)**: According to the formula for the product of the roots of a quadratic polynomial: \[ \alpha \beta = \frac{c}{a} \] Substituting the values: \[ \alpha \beta = \frac{-15}{1} = -15 \] 5. **Calculate \( \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} \)**: We can express this as: \[ \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{\beta + \alpha}{\alpha \beta} \] Substituting the values we found: \[ \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{-2}{-15} = \frac{2}{15} \] 6. **Conclusion**: The assertion states that \( \frac{1}{\alpha} + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{2}{15} \), which we have verified to be true. Therefore, the assertion is correct. 7. **Reason Verification**: The reason provided is also correct as it accurately describes the relationships between the coefficients of a quadratic polynomial and its roots. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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