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(4): No Subject by SteveH)

Well, I'm ready for a hint, whenever McWhorter is ready.  I've been playing with variation's of David Shin's idea, but nothing has worked out yet.

Posted by Steve Herman on 2005-02-28 15:29:23