If the quadratic polynomial has the sum of its zeros equal to

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Problem

If the quadratic polynomial

3x^2 + kx - 5

has the sum of its zeros equal to

1

, find the value of

k

. (a)

3

(b)

-3

(c)

-5

(d)

5