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Possible sums of sequence with zero-sum

Source: IZHO 2023 P4

February 6, 2023
algebra

Problem Statement

The sum of n>2n > 2 nonzero real numbers (not necessarily distinct) equals zero. For each of the 2nāˆ’12^n - 1 ways to choose one or more of these numbers, their sums are written in non-increasing order in a row. The first number in the row is SS. Find the smallest possible value of the second number.