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|x_1|+|x_2|+|x_3| , P(x)=x^3 -6x^2+5x +12 (HOMC 2017 J Q1)

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August 7, 2019
algebrapolynomialSum

Problem Statement

Suppose x1,x2,x3x_1, x_2, x_3 are the roots of polynomial P(x)=x36x2+5x+12P(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 5x + 12 The sum x1+x2+x3|x_1| + |x_2| + |x_3| is
(A): 44 (B): 66 (C): 88 (D): 1414 (E): None of the above.