If p and q are the roots of the equation x2 + px + q = 0, then

Since p and q are roots of the equations then


Sum of the roots is p + q = = – (p) = – p


Here a = 1, b = p and c = q


Products of the root = p × q = = q


p × q = q


p = 1


Putting value of ‘p’ in p + q = – p


1 + q = – 1


q = – 2

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