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2000 AIME II Problem 13

The equation 2000x^6+100x^5+10x^3+x-2=0 has exactly two real roots, one of which is \frac{m+\sqrt{n}}r, where m, n and r are integers, m and r are relatively prime, and r>0. Find m+n+r.

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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