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algebra intermediate
Problem
For how many integers is it true that ?
Solution
Squaring both sides of the left-hand inequality yields .
Squaring both sides of the right-hand inequality yields . Thus, must be one of , of which we can check all work. As such, the answer is .
Squaring both sides of the right-hand inequality yields . Thus, must be one of , of which we can check all work. As such, the answer is .
Final answer
4