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2020 AIME I Problem 14

Let P(x) be a quadratic polynomial with complex coefficients whose x^2 coefficient is 1. Suppose the equation P(P(x))=0 has four distinct solutions, x=3,4,a,b. Find the sum of all possible values of (a+b)^2.

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


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