If every pair of the equations $x^2 + px + qr = 0$,$x^2 + qx + rp = 0$,and $x^2 + rx + pq = 0$ have a common root,then the sum of the three common roots is:

  • A
    $\frac{-(p + q + r)}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{-p + q + r}{2}$
  • C
    $-(p + q + r)$
  • D
    $-p + q + r$

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