Problem

1998 AIME Problem 13

If \{a_1,a_2,a_3,\ldots,a_n\} is a set of real numbers, indexed so that a_1 < a_2 < a_3 < \cdots < a_n, its *complex power sum* is defined to be a_1i + a_2i^2+ a_3i^3 + \cdots + a_ni^n, where i^2 = - 1. Let S_n be the sum of the complex power sums of all nonempty subsets of \{1,2,\ldots,n\}. Given that S_8 = - 176 - 64i and S_9 = p + qi, where p and q are integers, find \left\lvert p\right\rvert + \left\lvert q\right\rvert.

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


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