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If $P(x)$ is a polynomial of degree $n > 1$ with only simple roots $a_1,\ldots,a_n$, is it true that $\frac 1{P'(a_1)} + \cdots + \frac 1{P'(a_n)} = 0$, and, if so, what is the proof? I can see this directly for $n = 2,3,4$ with some brute force for $4$.

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