If c and k are the roots of 6 – x – x2 = 0,…

If c and k are the roots of 6 – x – x2 = 0, find c + k
  • A.
    2
  • B.
    1
  • C.
    -1
  • D.
    -3
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

6 – x – x2 = 0
a = -1; b = -1; c = 6
Sum of roots = c + k = -(frac{-b}{a})
= (frac{-(-1)}{-1})
= -1

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