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  • 25-05-2017
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what is the sum of the roots in this equation 2x^2+5x-3=0

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Seprum
Seprum Seprum
  • 25-05-2017
The standard look of quadratic equation: [tex]ax^2+bx+c=0[/tex]
Vieta's Formula says that [tex]x_1+x_2=-b[/tex]

So by knowing that [tex]b=5[/tex] we know that the sum of the roots in this equation is -5.
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bcalle
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  • 25-05-2017
2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0
(x + 3)(2x - 1) = 0
x = -3, x = 1/2
Sum of the roots: -3 + (1/2) = - 2 1/2
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