If one root of the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 3, and the other root is -1, what is the value of p? (2021)

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If one root of the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 3, and the other root is -1, what is the value of p? (2021)
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Q: If one root of the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 is 3, and the other root is -1, what is the value of p? (2021)
Solution: The sum of the roots is 3 + (-1) = 2, hence p = -2.
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