The roots of the equation x^2 + 3x + k = 0 are -1 and -2. What is the value of k? (2021)

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Q: The roots of the equation x^2 + 3x + k = 0 are -1 and -2. What is the value of k? (2021)
Solution: The sum of the roots is -1 + (-2) = -3, and the product is (-1)(-2) = 2. Thus, k = 2.
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