The coefficient of $x$ in the equation $x^2 + px + q = 0$ was taken as $17$ in place of $13$. Its roots were found to be $-2$ and $-15$. The roots of the original equation are:

  • A
    $3, 10$
  • B
    $-3, -10$
  • C
    $-5, -18$
  • D
    None of these

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