Multiple choice

The sum of the roots of the equation x$^{2}$+px + q = 0 is:

  1. -p/1

  2. q/p

  3. p/q

  4. -q/p

  5. pq
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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 and b = p, so the sum is -p/1.

AI explanation

For any quadratic equation in the standard form x^2 + px + q = 0, we use the relationship between roots and coefficients. The sum of the roots is always equal to the negative of the coefficient of x divided by the coefficient of x^2. Therefore, the sum of the roots is -p/1.

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