Question

If the roots of x² + 6x + 5 = 0 are α and β, then α + β = ……………….. 

A) 5 

B) -6 

C) 6

D) -1

Answer 1

Correct option is (B) -6

Given that roots of \(x^2+6x+5=0\) are \(\alpha\;and\;\beta.\)

\(\therefore\) Sum of roots \(=\frac{\text{-coefficient of x}}{\text{coefficient of }x^2}=\frac{-6}1\) = -6

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\alpha+\beta\) = -6

Answer 2

Correct option is B) -6