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If α and β are the zeros of x2 + 5x + 8 then the value of (α + β) is

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.

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