Question

The sum of the roots of the quadratic equation 3x² – 9x + 5 = 0 is:

Options

• 3

• 6

• –3

• 2

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Here a = 3, b = –9, c = 5

∴ Sum of the roots = `(-"b")/"a" = (-(-9))/3` = 3