2023 WSMO Accuracy Round Problems/Problem 3

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Problem

$f(x)=x^3-8x^2+10x-4$ has complex roots $a,b,c$. Denote $P(n) = a^n+b^n+c^n.$ Find $P(-1)P(0)P(1).$

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