2024 SSMO Team Round Problems/Problem 6

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Problem

Let $\alpha$, $\beta$, and $\gamma$ be the roots of the polynomial $x^3 - 6x^2 - 19x - n$. If $n$ is an integer, what is the least possible positive value of $\alpha^3 + \beta^3 + \gamma^3$?

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