For the quadratic equation $4x^2 + 3x + 7 = 0$,if $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots,then find the value of $1/\alpha + 1/\beta$.

  • A
    $-\frac{3}{7}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{7}$
  • C
    $-\frac{3}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{5}$

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