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what is the sum of roots of x² + 8x –14 =0


Sagot :

in getting the sum of roots we must use -b/a as Formula,

In the equation,

  • a = 1
  • and b = 8

[tex] - \frac{b}{a} = - \frac{ - (8)}{1} = \frac{ - 8}{1} = - 8[/tex]