If and are the roots of the equation , then
- (A)-1
- (B)1✓ Correct
- (C)2
- (D)-2
Answer: (B)
Solution
The roots of are , so . The cosine has period , so reduce the angle: , and is an even multiple of , leaving coterminal with . Thus the sum is .
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