If , what is the sum of the possible values of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: E. 5

  1. Step 1: Consider the quadratic equation with coefficients , , and .
  2. Step 2: By Vieta's formulas, the sum of the roots of a quadratic is given by .
  3. Step 3: Substitute the coefficients: .
Answer
5.

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