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If α and β are the zeros of x2+5x+8 then the value of (α+β) is

(a) 5 (b) -5 (c) 8 (d) -8

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Solution

Since α and β are zeroes of the given polynomial, we have
Sum of roots (α+β)=ba=51=5

option (b) -5 is correct


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