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2011 AIME II Problem 8

Let z_1,z_2,z_3,\ldots ,z_{12} be the 12 zeroes of the polynomial z^{12}-2^{36}. For each j, let w_j be one of z_j or i z_j. Then the maximum possible value of the real part of \sum_{j=1}^{12} w_j can be written as m+\sqrt{n} where m and n are positive integers. Find m+n.

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


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