SOLUTION: The sum of the solutions of the equation x^4 + 2x^3 − 13x^2 − 14x + 24 = 0 Is (A) −2 (B) −1 (C) 0 (D) 1 (E) 2

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Question 283078: The sum of the solutions of the equation x^4 + 2x^3 − 13x^2 − 14x + 24 = 0
Is
(A) −2 (B) −1 (C) 0 (D) 1 (E) 2

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-3) (x-1) (x+2) (x+4) = 0
3+1-2-4=-2
Answer: (A)-2

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