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2012 AIME I Problem 14

Complex numbers a, b, and c are zeros of a polynomial P(z) = z^3 + qz + r, and |a|^2 + |b|^2 + |c|^2 = 250. The points corresponding to a, b, and c in the complex plane are the vertices of a right triangle with hypotenuse h. Find h^2.

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


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