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

Answer: B. 5
The sum of the roots is -b/a, so 3 + (-2) = 1 = -b/a, thus b = 5 when a = 1.
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