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1995 AIME Problem 5

For certain real values of a, b, c, and d_{}, the equation x^4+ax^3+bx^2+cx+d=0 has four non-real roots. The product of two of these roots is 13+i and the sum of the other two roots is 3+4i, where i=\sqrt{-1}. Find b.

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


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