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If the roots of the quadratic equation x^2 - 7x + 10 = 0 are r1 and r2, what is the value of r1 + r2?

Answer: B. 7
The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is given by -b/a, which is 7 in this case.
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