If α and β are the zeros of x 2 + 5x + 8 then the value of (α + β) is

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Since, α and β are the zeroes of polynomialx² + 5x + 8

And we know that,

x² – (α + β) + αβ is the polynomial with α and β as its zeros

Thus, (α + β) = -5

Hence, option B is correct.