Sum of the roots of the equation, $x^{2} + 2 x - 4 = 0$ is

2

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\sqrt{2}

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Solution

The correct option is D $- 2$
The sum of roots of Equation $a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$ is $\frac{- b}{a}$
So $\frac{- b}{a} = \frac{- 2}{1} = - 2$

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