Find the sum of roots of the quadratic equation $x^{2} + 24 x + 36 = 0$ .

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-24

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\frac{3}{2}

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\frac{- 2}{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B -24
Sum of roots of a quadratic equation of the form $a x^{2} + b x + c = 0 i s - \frac{b}{a}$ . The value of a = 1, b = 24, c = 36.
Therefore, sum of roots of the equation $x^{2} + 24 x + 36 = 0 i s \frac{- b}{a} = \frac{- 24}{1} = - 24$ .

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