SOLUTION: What is the sum of the solutions to the equation 8x^2+2x-3=0

Question 737111: What is the sum of the solutions to the equation 8x^2+2x-3=0
Found 2 solutions by reviewermath, josgarithmetic:
Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = 8, b = 2, and c = -3.
The sum of the roots is equal to .
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can solve this straight from the basic formulas and then plug in the corresponding values from your given quadratic equation.
From the general ax^2+bx+c=0, you have learned that the solutions are . Sum those two:
, simplify that.

Now, refer to what in your given corresponds to a and to b;
8x^2+2x-3=0

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