Problem 42917. Nth roots of unity

Created by Martin C.

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bainhome on 19 Apr 2018

Surely I shouldn't done this ugly string thing, that is bad for everyone. Without any doubt, Tim's solution is the best one

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Rafael S.T. Vieira on 30 Aug 2020

Nice trick.

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