Problem

Source: MOP 2005 Homework - Blue Group #1

Tags: number theory unsolved, number theory



Let $a0$, $a1$, ..., $a_n$ be integers, not all zero, and all at least $-1$. Given that $a_0+2a_1+2^2a_2+...+2^na_n =0$, prove that $a_0+a_1+...+a_n>0$.