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prealgebra intermediate

Problem

For which non-zero real numbers is a positive integer?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
Notice that if is negative, then the whole thing would amount to a negative number. Also notice that if is positive, then would be , hence the whole thing would amount to . Therefore, is positive .
Final answer
E