Let $a,$ $b,$ and $c$ be the roots of $x^3 + 7x^2 - 11x - 2 = 0.$  Find $a + b + c.$
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Let $a,$ $b,$ and $c$ be the roots of $x^3 + 7x^2 - 11x - 2 = 0.$  Find $a + b + c.$
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Let $a,$ $b,$ and $c$ be the roots of $x^3 + 7x^2 - 11x - 2 = 0.$  Find $a + b + c.$
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