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

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If the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 are -2 and -3, what is the value of p? (2019)
  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8

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Q: If the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 + px + q = 0 are -2 and -3, what is the value of p? (2019)
Solution: The sum of the roots is -(-2) + -(-3) = 5, hence p = 5.
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