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Digital SAT Math Practice Question #2359

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If $f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6$, what is the sum of its roots?
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By Vieta's formulas, sum of roots of $x^3 + ax^2 + bx + c$ is $-a/1 = -(-6)/1 = 6$....

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