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The coefficient of x in the quadratic equation `x^2 + px + q = 0` was taken as 17 in place of 13. its roots were found to be - 2 and - 15. Find the roots of the original equation.

A

`3,10`

B

`-3,-10`

C

`-5,-18`

D

None of these

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