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algebra intermediate

Problem

Evaluate .
Solution
In order to evaluate the first half of the expression, we must first find and then square that integer. We know that , so . For the second half of the expression, we must first evaluate , and then find the smallest integer greater than or equal to that value. We know that , so . Thus, the original expression is just equal to .
Final answer
7