For the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0, if the roots are 1 and -3, what is the value of p?

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For the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0, if the roots are 1 and -3, what is the value of p?
  1. 2
  2. -2
  3. 3
  4. -3

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Q: For the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0, if the roots are 1 and -3, what is the value of p?
Solution: The sum of the roots is 1 + (-3) = -2, hence p = -2.
Steps: 6

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