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Smallinomial (Posted on 2013-09-25)

The cubic equation ax³+bx²+cx+d=0 has non_zero integer coefficients and distinct integer solutions. Find the smallest possible value of |a|+|b|+|c|+|d|

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Since (x^2-1)*(x-2)=0 has three roots: 1,-1, and 2

|a|+|b|+|c|+|d|=1+2+1+2=6

Posted by Ady TZIDON on 2013-09-25 10:41:24

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