The sum of roots of the polynomial equation $(x - 1) (x - 2) (x - 3) = 2 (x - 2) (x - 3)$ is

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Solution

The correct option is C
8

The given equation can be modified as $(x - 2) (x - 3)^{2} = 0$ , then the roots of equation are 2,3 and 3. So sum of roots is 8.

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