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Problem

If three of the roots of $x^4+ax^2+bx+c=0$ are $1$, $2$, and $3$ then the value of $a+c$ is:

$\text{(A) } 35 \quad \text{(B) } 24 \quad \text{(C) } -12 \quad \text{(D) } -61 \quad \text{(E) } -63$

Solution

$\fbox{D}$

See also

1966 AHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 29
Followed by
Problem 31
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