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| − | <math>\fbox{}</math> | + | |
| + | Note that for all roots <math>x</math>, <math>-x</math> will also be a root. Therefore, the sum of all of the roots will be <math>0</math>, making the answer <math>\fbox{C}</math> | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 22 February 2018
Problem
We may say concerning the solution of 
that:
Solution
Note that for all roots 
, 
will also be a root. Therefore, the sum of all of the roots will be 
, making the answer 
See Also
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