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If x and y are the roots of the equation 2x² - 5x + 3 = 0, what is the value of 1/x + 1/y?

A 5/3
B 3/5
C -5/3
D -3/5

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

For a quadratic ax²+bx+c=0, the sum of roots x+y = -b/a, and the product of roots xy = c/a. Here, x+y = -(-5)/2 = 5/2, and xy = 3/2. Then, 1/x + 1/y = (x+y)/(xy) = (5/2) / (3/2) = 5/3.

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