Question

if the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation ax^2-5x+11=0 is 15 ,then the value of of a is​

Answer 1

Answer:

sum of roots = 15

=> -(-5)/a = 15

=> 1/a = 3

=> a = 1/3

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

ax²-5x+11=0

Let the roots be x and y

According to question.......

Sum of roots = -b/a

15 = -(-5)/a

a = 5/15

a = ⅓