Find the sum of the roots of the equation:
$x^{2} - 6 x + 8 = 0$

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Solution

The correct option is C $6$
We know a Quadratic Equation is of the form:
$x^{2} -$ (sum of roots) $x$ $+$ (product of roots) $= 0$
So by comparing with above equation, we can say the sum of roots is $6$

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