If the roots of the equation x² + px + 12 = 0 are 3 and 4, what is the value of p? (2020)

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If the roots of the equation x² + px + 12 = 0 are 3 and 4, what is the value of p? (2020)
  1. -7
  2. -5
  3. 7
  4. 5

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Q: If the roots of the equation x² + px + 12 = 0 are 3 and 4, what is the value of p? (2020)
Solution: The sum of the roots is -p = 3 + 4 = 7, hence p = -7.
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