2013 AIME I Problem 10


There are nonzero integers aa, bb, rr, and ss such that the complex number r+sir+si is a zero of the polynomial P(x)=x3ax2+bx65P(x) = x^3 - ax^2 + bx - 65. For each possible combination of aa and bb, let pa,bp_{a,b} be the sum of the zeroes of P(x)P(x). Find the sum of the pa,bp_{a,b}'s for all possible combinations of aa and bb.


Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034. Full credit goes to MAA for authoring these problems. These problems were taken on the AOPS website.

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Category: AIME I
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