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Sum of integer sequence and powers of 2

Source: Problem 4 from Regional Olympiad of Mexico Southeast 2024

September 29, 2024
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Problem Statement

Let nn be a non-negative integer and define an=2n−na_n = 2^n - n. Determine all non-negative integers mm such that sm=a0+a1+⋯+ams_m = a_0 + a_1 + \dots + a_m is a power of 2.
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