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 given by -p, so 3 + (-2) = 1, thus p = -1. However, we need the value of p, which is 5 when considering the equation x^2 - 1x - 6 = 0.