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algebra senior

Problem

For how many non-negative real values of is an integer?
Solution
If we look at the smallest possible value for , namely , then the expression evaluates to . If we choose so that , and then the expression evaluates to . Similarly, values of may be chosen so the expression evaluates to any integer between 0 to 12. For example, if we choose so that , the expression evaluates to . Thus, there are a total of values of .
Final answer
13