Question

What is the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation 2x^2 + 10x − 14 = 0 ? *

-5
5
7
-7

Answer 1

Sum of the roots = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

GIven:

2x² + 10x − 14 = 0

Find:

Sum of the roots

Computation:

a = 2

b = 10

c = -14

Sum of the roots = -b/a

Sum of the roots = -10 / 2

Sum of the roots = -5