Question 690231
Add the two solutions using the quadratic factoring equation:
(1) x1 + x2 = (-b + radical)/2a + (-b - radical)/2a or
(2) x1 + x2 = (-b-b)/2a + 0 , where the radical term sqrt(201) cancels
giving
(3) sum = -2b/2a or
(4) sum = -b/a
Using the values of a and b we get
(5) sum = -3/3 or
(6) sum of roots = -1
Answer: Choice B