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AIME 2018b Problem 5

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Suppose that xx, yy, and zz are complex numbers such that xy=−80−320ixy = -80 - 320i, yz=60yz = 60, and zx=−96+24izx = -96 + 24i, where ii == −1\sqrt{-1}. Then there are real numbers aa and bb such that x+y+z=a+bix + y + z = a + bi. Find a2+b2a^2 + b^2.

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