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If α and β are the roots of the equation x + a + b = abx, then what is (αβ + α + β) equal to?

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CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)
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ab - a - b

By analyzing the given equation and solving for the values of αβ + α + β, the correct answer is found to be (b) ab - a - b.

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