alleryStart learning →The sum of the zeroes of the polynomial $2x^2 - 8x + 6$ is
A3
B-4
C8
D4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 4
1. Sum of zeroes $=-\dfrac{b}{a}=-\dfrac{-8}{2}$.
2. $=\dfrac{8}{2}=4$.
3. So the sum of the zeroes is 4.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Mathematics, Ch9 'Polynomials', §9.3_
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