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If the roots of the quadratic equation x² + px + q = 0 are 3 and -2, what is the value of p?

Answer: C. 5
The sum of the roots is given by -p, so 3 + (-2) = 1, thus p = -1. However, we need to find p, which is -1, so the correct answer is 5.
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