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Let
f(x) = \sqrt{x - \sqrt{x}}.
Find the largest three-digit value of x such that f(x) is an integer.

 Jun 27, 2024

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Let's set the total value to be r. We have that

r=xx

 

Squaring both sides, we get 

r2=xx

 

Now, let's note something important. Since both must be integers, we find that x must be a perfect square. 

Let's set x=a2,a0

 

Subsituting this in, we find that

r2=a2a

 

Let's notice that this isn't possible. There isn't a three digit value of x that satisfies this equation. 

Thus, our answer is none. 

 

I can elaborate if needed. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 27, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Jun 27, 2024
 #1
avatar+1950 
+1
Best Answer

Let's set the total value to be r. We have that

r=xx

 

Squaring both sides, we get 

r2=xx

 

Now, let's note something important. Since both must be integers, we find that x must be a perfect square. 

Let's set x=a2,a0

 

Subsituting this in, we find that

r2=a2a

 

Let's notice that this isn't possible. There isn't a three digit value of x that satisfies this equation. 

Thus, our answer is none. 

 

I can elaborate if needed. 

 

Thanks! :)

NotThatSmart Jun 27, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Jun 27, 2024

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