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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 if a = 1 and c = -6?

Answer: B. -5
Using the relation between roots and coefficients, b = - (sum of roots) = - (3 + (-2)) = -1.
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