What are the roots of the equation x² + 3x + 2 = 0?

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• A No roots
• B x = -1, -2
• C x = 1, 2
• D x = 0

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Answer: B. x = -1, -2

x² + 3x + 2 factorises to (x + 1)(x + 2) = 0, so x = -1 or x = -2.

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