Comparing Roots of a Quadratic Equation

Let $$x$$ be a real number that satisfies the equation:

$$ 2x^2 - 8x + 6 = 0 $$

Using the quadratic formula, which is given by $$x = \f\frac{{-b \pm \sqrt{{b^2 - 4ac}}}}{{2a}}$$, where $$a = 2$$, $$b = -8$$, and $$c = 6$$, determine:

Quantity A: The smaller root of the equation.

Quantity B: 2.