The sum of roots of the equation $x^{2} - 8 x + 2 = 0$ is
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For general quadratic equation $a x^{2} + b x + c = 0$ .
$S u m o f t h e r o o t s = \frac{- b}{a}$
$F o r x^{2} - 8 x + 2 = 0$
Sum of the roots = $\frac{- (- 8)}{1} = 8$

So, the sum of roots of the equation is 8.

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