Multiple choice

What is the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation $x^2+x+1=0$

  1. -1

  2. 0

  3. 1

  4. 2
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Explanation

For a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is -b/a. Here, a=1, b=1, c=1. Sum = -1/1 = -1.

AI explanation

The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is given by the formula -b divided by a. For the equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0, the coefficients are a = 1 and b = 1. Substituting these values gives -1 divided by 1, which equals -1.

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