If $p$ and $q$ are the roots of the equation $x^2+p x+q=0$, then

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Aicharya · Accepted Answer

$p+q=-p$ and $p q=q \Rightarrow q(p-1)=0 \Rightarrow q=0$ or $p=1$ If $q=0$, then $p=0$. i.e. $p=q \quad 	herefore p=1$ and $q=-2$

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