If alpha and beta are the roots of the q...

If `alpha` and `beta` are the roots of the quadratic equation `2x ^(2) + 6x + k =0,` where `k lt 0,` then what is the maximum value of `(alpha)/(beta) + (beta)/(alpha)` ?

A

2

B

`-2`

C

9

D

`-9`

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