If the sum of the roots of the equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 5 and the product is 6, what are the values of p and q? (2023)

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If the sum of the roots of the equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 5 and the product is 6, what are the values of p and q? (2023)
  1. -5, 6
  2. -5, -6
  3. 5, 6
  4. 5, -6

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Q: If the sum of the roots of the equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 5 and the product is 6, what are the values of p and q? (2023)
Solution: From Vieta's formulas, p = -sum of roots = -5 and q = product of roots = 6.
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