Question

The sum of the roots of x² + 6x - 55 = 0 is:
A. 6
B. -6
C. -55

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

the sum of the roots = -
`(b)/(a)`

x² + 6x - 55 = 0

with a = 1 , b = 6 , then

sum of roots = -
`(6)/(1)` = - 6