Given the equation x²+6x-16=0. What is the sum of it's roots?
a. 1
b. 6
c. -16
d. 0​


Sagot :

The answer is -6.

Explanation:

To find the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation, you must follow this formula s = -b/a.

1. Identify the values of a, b & c

x²+6x-16=0

a = 1

b = 6

c = -16

2. Substitute the values to the formula s = -b/a

s = -b/a

s = -6/1

s = -6