A. 15
B. 14
C. 24
D. 26
Explanation:
a/b + b/a = (a2 + b2)/ab = (a2 + b2 + a + b)/ab
= [(a + b)2 – 2ab]/ab
a + b = -8/1 = -8
ab = 4/1 = 4
Hence a/b + b/a = [(-8)2 – 2(4)]/4 = 56/4 = 14.
Correct Answer: 14 ✔
Last Updated: February 08, 2020
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