If ${x^2} + ax + 10 = 0$ and ${x^2} + bx - 10 = 0$ have a common root,then ${a^2} - {b^2}$ is equal to

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $40$

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