Easy MCQ +4 / -1

If α and β are roots of ax²+bx+c=0, then α + β =

  1. A -b/a Correct answer
  2. B b/a
  3. C -c/a
  4. D c/a

Solution

For ax²+bx+c=0: sum of roots α+β = -b/a (by Vieta's formulas).

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations · Topic: Roots and Their Properties

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