How many integers satisfy ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Factorise: , which is for .
- Step 2: The integers are , which is eight values.
Answer
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Why not the others: The integers from to inclusive number . forgets one endpoint and forgets both; and include and , where the quadratic equals , which is positive.
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