How many integers satisfy ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 5

  1. Step 1: Factorise: , so .
  2. Step 2: The integers strictly between and number .
Answer
5.
Why not the others: 7: the endpoints are included although the inequality is strict. 6: one endpoint is included.

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