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South Africa algebra
Problem
For how many positive values of are both and two-digit integers?
Solution
15
The smallest value of is 20 (for which is 10) and the largest value of is 49 (for which is 98). From 20 to 49 inclusive represents 30 integers, half of which are even (so that is an integer).
The smallest value of is 20 (for which is 10) and the largest value of is 49 (for which is 98). From 20 to 49 inclusive represents 30 integers, half of which are even (so that is an integer).
Final answer
15
Techniques
IntegersLinear and quadratic inequalities