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2004 AIME I Problem 13
The polynomial P(x)=(1+x+x^2+\cdots+x^{17})^2-x^{17} has 34 complex roots of the form z_k = r_k[\cos(2\pi a_k)+i\sin(2\pi a_k)], k=1, 2, 3,\ldots, 34, with 0 < a_1 \le a_2 \le a_3 \le \cdots \le a_{34} < 1 and r_k>0. Given that a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + a_4 + a_5 = m/n, where m and n are relatively prime positive integers, find m+n.
Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034
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