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Um, x2+3x-5=0? This is ax2+bx+c where a=1, b=3, and c=-5. The sum of the roots is -b/a so that means the sum of the roots is -3. Also, product of the roots is c/a. That means the product of the roots is -5. -3+(-5)= -8. There you have it.

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