If the roots of the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 are 3 and -2, what is the value of a if b =

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Basic Operations & Factorization

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Quadratic Equations

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. None of the above

Answer: B. 2

Using the relation between roots and coefficients, we have a = 1, b = -a = -2, and c = 6a = 12, thus a = 2.

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