2025 · Q79
If p ≠ 0 and q ≠ 0 are the roots of the equation x² + px + q = 0, then what is p² + q²?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
Explanation
p + q = −p and pq = q give q = −2p and p = 1 (q ≠ 0), so q = −2 and p² + q² = 1 + 4 = 5, option (d).