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2007 AIME I Problem 8

The polynomial P(x) is cubic. What is the largest value of k for which the polynomials Q_1(x) = x^2 + (k-29)x - k and Q_2(x) = 2x^2+ (2k-43)x + k are both factors of P(x)?

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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