Question

The sum of the roots of the equation` x^2-6x+2=0` 

(a) 2 (b)-2  (c)6 (d)-6

Answer 1

(b)-2 

Sum of the roots of the equation `x^2-6x+2=0`  is  

`α+β=-b/a=-(-6)/1=6`  where α and  β are the roots of the equation.