2021 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 12

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Problem

All the roots of the polynomial $z^6-10z^5+Az^4+Bz^3+Cz^2+Dz+16$ are positive integers, possibly repeated. What is the value of $B$?

$\textbf{(A) }-88 \qquad \textbf{(B) }-80 \qquad \textbf{(C) }-64 \qquad \textbf{(D) }-41\qquad \textbf{(E) }-40$

Solution

By Vieta's formulae, the sum of the 6 roots is 10 and the product of the 6 roots is 16. By inspection, we see the roots are 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, and 2, so the function is $(z-1)^2(z-2)^4=(z^2-2z+1)(z^4-8z^3+24z^2-32z+16)$. Therefore, $B = -32 - 48 - 8 = \boxed{\textbf{(A)} -88}$ ~JHawk0224

Video Solution by Hawk Math

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjQARBvdZ20

Video Solution by OmegaLern (Using Vieta's Formulas & Combinatorics)

https://youtu.be/5U4MJTo3F5M

~ pi_is_3.14

See also

2021 AMC 12A (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 11
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Problem 13
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