If the roots of the equation x² + px + q = 0 are 3 and -2, what is the value of p? (2019)

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If the roots of the equation x² + px + q = 0 are 3 and -2, what is the value of p? (2019)
  1. -1
  2. 1
  3. 5
  4. -5

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Q: If the roots of the equation x² + px + q = 0 are 3 and -2, what is the value of p? (2019)
Solution: Using the sum of roots formula, p = -(3 + (-2)) = -1, hence p = -1.
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