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number theory intermediate

Problem

The square of an integer is called a perfect square. If is a perfect square, the next larger perfect square is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
Since is a perfect square, denote such that . Then the next perfect square is . Substituting back in the equation , the next square is .
Final answer
E