SOLUTION: i am asked what are the sum of the roots of the equation ax^2+bx+c=0 is the answer1 i would appreciate some help thanks

SOLUTION: i am asked what are the sum of the roots of the equation ax^2+bx+c=0 is the answer1 i would appreciate some help thanks

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Question 279664: i am asked what are the sum of the roots of the equation ax^2+bx+c=0 is the answer1 i would appreciate some help thanks
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Quadratic Formula tells you the roots of the equation:

So just add

and simplify.
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