AlgebraQuestion 473 of 550

What is the sum of the roots of x² - 5x + 6 = 0?

  1. 6
  2. -5
  3. 1
  4. 5
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Correct answer: 5

Factor: (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0. The roots are 2 and 3. Their sum is 5.

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