If one of the roots of the equations $x^2 + ax + b = 0$ and $x^2 + bx + a = 0$ is common,then the numerical value of $(a + b)$ is

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $5$

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