Question #N969
If $x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0$, what is the sum of the solutions to the equation?
A. -6
B. -5
C. 5
D. 6
Correct Answer is: A
The sum of the solutions to the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ is given by $-b/a$. In this case, the sum of the solutions is $-6/1 = -6$.