Multiple choice

The sum of the roots of the quadratic equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$ are ________________.

  1. $\dfrac{b}{a}$
  2. $\dfrac{c}{a}$
  3. $-\dfrac{b}{a}$

  4. None of these
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Explanation

For a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is given by -b/a.

AI explanation

For any quadratic equation in the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is given by the formula -b/a. The product of the roots would be c/a. Therefore, the sum of the roots of the given equation is -b/a.

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