If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 3 and -2, what is the value of p + q? (2023)

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If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 3 and -2, what is the value of p + q? (2023)
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  3. 7
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Q: If the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 has roots 3 and -2, what is the value of p + q? (2023)
Solution: Using Vieta's formulas, p = -(3 + (-2)) = -1 and q = 3 * (-2) = -6. Therefore, p + q = -1 - 6 = -7.
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