If the equations $x^2 + px + 2q = 0$ and $x^2 + qx + 2p = 0$ $(p \ne q)$ have a common root,then the value of $p + q$ is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $-4$

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