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The sum of the roots of the equation x^2+ x= 2 is:
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Answer:

-1.

Explanation:

x^2 + x - 2 = 0

The sum of roots of

ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is -b/a

So comparing the above with the given equation this sum is -1/1 = -1.

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