Question

Find the sum of the zeroes of the equation ${3x}^2+5x=2$.

Answer 1

Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be zeroes of $3x^2+5x=2$

i e $3x^2+5x-2=0$

where a =3, b = -5, c = -2.

Now , sum of zeroes, $\alpha +\beta =-\frac{b}{a}$

$\Rightarrow \alpha +\beta =\frac{5}{3}$