alleryThe sum of the roots of x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0 is
A4
B9
C5
D20
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 9
The equation factors as (x - 4)(x - 5), so the roots are 4 and 5, summing to 9.
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