Question

The sum of the roots of the equation $x^2–8x+2=0$ is

___.

Answer 1

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

Sum of the roots of the equation is 8.