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algebra intermediate
Problem
How many integers satisfy the inequality ?
Solution
We begin by expanding the left side:
Then we multiply both sides by 10 to clear denominators:
Rearranging, we have . The left-hand side can be factored, giving . Thus, and have opposite signs (or are equal to zero). Then , so and are the integer solutions.
Then we multiply both sides by 10 to clear denominators:
Rearranging, we have . The left-hand side can be factored, giving . Thus, and have opposite signs (or are equal to zero). Then , so and are the integer solutions.
Final answer
2