Question: What is the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 + 3x - 10 = 0?

Options:

1. -3
2. 3
3. 10
4. -10

Correct Answer: -3

Solution:

The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by -b/a. Here, b = 3 and a = 1, so the sum is -3/1 = -3.