IPMAT Indore 2024 · Question 1 of 15 · Quantitative Aptitude

IPMAT Indore 2024 — Question 1

If x² + 3x − 10 = 0, what is the sum of the roots?

  1. A−3
  2. B3
  3. C−10
  4. D10
Reveal answer
Correct answer
A.−3
Reveal solution

By Vieta's formulas, sum of roots = −b/a = −3/1 = −3.