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Curious Cubic Calculation? (Posted on 2004-10-13)

Show that α=ł√(7+5√2)+ł√(7-5√2) is an integer. No calculators or computers allowed!

See The Solution Submitted by Old Original Oskar!

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(In reply to Solution by David Shin)

This seems like swear words from comic books! ;-)

Posted by e.g. on 2004-10-13 12:59:16

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