SOLUTION: Find the sum of the solutions of this equation. 5x^2+3x+8=0

SOLUTION: Find the sum of the solutions of this equation. 5x^2+3x+8=0

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Question 390947: Find the sum of the solutions of this equation.
5x^2+3x+8=0
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
By Vieta's formulas, the sum of the roots of a quadratic is . In this case, the sum of the roots is -3/5.
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