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A quadratic equation has roots 4 and -2. What is the value of the coefficient b in the equation x^2 + bx + c = 0?

Answer: B. -8
Using the relation r1 + r2 = -b, we have 4 + (-2) = 2, thus -b = 2, leading to b = -8.
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