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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Quadratic Formula tells you the roots of the equation:
x+=+%28-b+%2B-+sqrt%28b%5E2+-4ac%29%29%2F2a
So just add
%28-b+%2B+sqrt%28b%5E2+-4ac%29%29%2F2a+%2B+%28-b+-+sqrt%28b%5E2+-4ac%29%29%2F2a
and simplify.