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perfectly symmetrical equations

Source: 2023 AIME II/4

February 16, 2023
AMCAIME

Problem Statement

Let xx, yy, and zz be real numbers satisfying the system of equations \begin{align*} xy+4z&=60\\ yz+4x&=60\\ zx+4y&=60. \end{align*} Let SS be the set of possible values of xx. Find the sum of the squares of the elements of SS.