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Imaginary roots

Source: 2010 AIMEII Problem 7

April 1, 2010
algebrapolynomialcomplex numbersAMC

Problem Statement

Let P(z) \equal{} z^3 \plus{} az^2 \plus{} bz \plus{} c, where a a, b b, and c c are real. There exists a complex number w w such that the three roots of P(z) P(z) are w \plus{} 3i, w \plus{} 9i, and 2w \minus{} 4, where i^2 \equal{} \minus{} 1. Find |a \plus{} b \plus{} c|.