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Algebra-2

Question

If are the roots of the polynomial , then the polynomial can be factored as . The sum of the roots is equal to .

Answer & Analysis

Analysis

Question Analysis
This problem tests the application of Vieta's formulas, which relate the coefficients of a polynomial to sums and products of its roots.

Key Concept Explanation
For a polynomial , the sum of the roots taken one at a time (with multiplicity) is given by .

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the polynomial

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