If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 2 and 3, what is the value of p?

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If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 2 and 3, what is the value of p?
  1. -5
  2. -6
  3. -7
  4. -8

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Q: If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 2 and 3, what is the value of p?
Solution: The sum of the roots is -p = 2 + 3 = 5, so p = -5.
Steps: 5

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