What is the sum of the roots of the given quadratic equation
${2 x}^{2} - 8 x + 5 = 0$

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Solution

The correct option is A $4$
in any quadratic equation
${a x}^{2} + b x + c = 0$
sum of roots = -b/a
${2 x}^{2} - 8 x + 5 = 0$
in this, sum of roots= -(-8)/2=4

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