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

Answer: C. -5
The sum of the roots is 3 + (-2) = 1, which means p = -1. The product of the roots is 3 * (-2) = -6, so q = -6.
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