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

-6

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Solution

The correct option is B
8

For general quadratic equation $a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$ .
$Sum of the roots = \frac{- b}{a}$
$So, for the equation x^{2} - 8 x + 2 = 0,$
Sum of the roots = $\frac{- (- 8)}{1} = 8$

$∴$ Sum of the roots of the equation is 8.

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