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MCIII Number Theory 3.8

 
 
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Re: MCIII Number Theory 3.8
by Tina Jin - Sunday, 14 January 2024, 10:46 AM
 

I understand now! x=(1+-sqrt(5))/2 but only the + one gives floor(x)=1, so only (1+sqrt(5))/2 works.