Let [z] mean the Greatest Integer less than or equal to z. Find a positive real number X, such that [X^n] is an even number whenever n is even, and [X^n] is an odd number whenever n is odd.

(In reply to re(2): No Subject by McWorter)

Drat!  Third mistake.  Want X=k+sqr(k^2+m), not X=k^2+sqr(k^2+m).

Posted by McWorter on 2005-02-27 00:56:30