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number theory intermediate

Problem

Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Note that for all positive , we have We must find a value of such that is a perfect square. Since is a perfect square, we must also have be a perfect square. In order for to be a perfect square, must be twice a perfect square. From the answer choices, works, thus, and our desired answer is
Final answer
D