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What is the sum of the two solutions to x^(2)+5x+6=0

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Answer:x=−3

x=−2

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User Manu R S
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

Hi, First begin by solving the quadratic equation

x^2 + 5x + 6

What two numbers multiply to get 6 but add to make 5? I would use 3 and 2

X^2 + 3x + 2x + 6

x(x+3) 2(x+3)

(x+2) (x+3)

X=-2

X=-3

These are your two solutions

-2 + -3 = -5

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