Question #N271
If $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$, what is the sum of the solutions to the equation?
A. -5
B. 5
C. -6
D. 6
Correct Answer is: B
The sum of the solutions to the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is equal to -b/a. In this case, the sum of the solutions is -(-5)/1 = 5.