Problem

1997 AIME Problem 13

Let S be the set of points in the Cartesian plane that satisfy

\Big|\big| |x|-2\big|-1\Big|+\Big|\big| |y|-2\big|-1\Big|=1.

If a model of S were built from wire of negligible thickness, then the total length of wire required would be a\sqrt{b}, where a and b are positive integers and b is not divisible by the square of any prime number. Find a+b.

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


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