PRC-2 · Chapter 1 · Question 43 of 45
For the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is equal to:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) -b/a
Explanation
The Vieta's formulas state that for a quadratic equation, the sum of the roots is -b/a and the product of the roots is c/a.
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