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Let $\omega$ be a complex number such that $\omega^7 = 1$ and $\omega \neq 1$. Let $\alpha = \omega + \omega^2 + \omega^4$ and $\beta = \omega^3 + \omega^5 + \omega^6$. Then $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of the quadratic \[x^2 + px + q = 0\]for some integers $p$ and $q$. Find the ordered pair $(p,q)$.

 Jan 25, 2019
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The ordered pair (p,q) = (-5,18).

 Dec 1, 2019

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