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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 in terms of a?

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