Question

Find the sum of the roots of the equation ²–8x+2=0


1)8
2)-8
3)-2
4)6​

Answer 1

Answer:

# x^2+8 x-2=0 or x^2+8 x=2# or

# x^2+8 x +16 =2+16 # or

#(x+4)^2= 18 or (x+4) = +- sqrt 18# or

#x+4 = +- 3sqrt 2 or x = -4+- 3 sqrt 2#

Solution: # x = (-4 +3 sqrt 2) ,x= ( -4 - 3sqrt 2) #[Ans]