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# The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C

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The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C, which of the following could be the value of A?

I. –1
II. 0
III. 2

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only
E. I, II, and III
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C [#permalink]

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13 Oct 2017, 04:06
Bunuel wrote:
The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C, which of the following could be the value of A?

I. –1
II. 0
III. 2

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only
E. I, II, and III

$$A+2 = A^2$$
$$A^2 - A - 2 = 0$$
$$(A-2)(A+1) = 0$$
$$A = 2$$ $$or -1$$

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Re: The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C [#permalink]

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16 Oct 2017, 16:08
Bunuel wrote:
The integers A, B, and C are consecutive and A < B < C. If A^2 = C, which of the following could be the value of A?

I. –1
II. 0
III. 2

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only
E. I, II, and III

Let’s test out Roman numerals to see if we have A^2 = C.

I. If A = -1, then B = 0 and C = 1. Since (-1)^2 = 1, Roman numeral I works.

II. If A = 0, then B = 1 and C = 2. Since 0^2 = 0 ≠ 2, Roman numeral II does not work.

III. If A = 2, then B = 3 and C = 4. Since 2^2 = 4, Roman numeral III works.

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