Find an integer most close to A

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In summary, the closest integer to a given number A is the whole number that is closest to A on a number line, either directly above or below A. This can be found using the rounding method, where positive numbers are rounded up and negative numbers are rounded down. There can only be one closest integer to A, as defined by its proximity on the number line. The purpose of finding the closest integer is to simplify calculations and rounding. In some cases, A itself can be the closest integer if it is already a whole number.
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$A=\sqrt{\dfrac{1}{\sqrt[3]9-2}+2\sqrt[3]9}$

find an integer $B$ most close to A
 
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My solution:

$\begin{align*}A&=\sqrt{\dfrac{1}{\sqrt[3]9-2}+2\sqrt[3]9}\\&=\sqrt{\dfrac{1(9^{\frac{2}{3}}+2(9^{\frac{1}{3}})+2^2)}{(9^{\frac{1}{3}}-2)(9^{\frac{2}{3}}+2(9^{\frac{1}{3}})+2^2)}+2\sqrt[3]9}\\&=\sqrt{\left(\dfrac{9^{\frac{2}{3}}+2(9^{\frac{1}{3}})+2^2}{1}\right)+2(9^{\frac{1}{3}})}\\&=\sqrt{9^{\frac{2}{3}}+4(9^{\frac{1}{3}})+2^2}\\&=\sqrt{(9^{\frac{1}{3}}+2)^2}\\&=9^{\frac{1}{3}}+2\end{align*}$

Note that

$2^{3\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)}+2<9^{\frac{1}{3}}+2<3^{3\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)}+2$

We get:

$4<A<5$

Therefore $B=4$.
 
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If you said :$B=4$ then you should say :$4<A<4.5$
then $B=4$ is closer to $A$
 
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Albert said:
If you said :$B=4$ then you should say :$4<A<4.5$
then $B=4$ is closer to $A$

Ops...my bad...I thought

the question asked about $\lfloor A\rfloor=B$.
 

FAQ: Find an integer most close to A

What is the definition of "closest integer"?

The closest integer to a given number A is the whole number that is closest to A on a number line. This can be either the integer directly above or below A, depending on which is closer to the given number.

How do you find the closest integer to a given number A?

To find the closest integer to a given number A, you can use the rounding method. If A is a positive number, round it up to the nearest integer. If A is a negative number, round it down to the nearest integer. If A is exactly halfway between two integers, round it to the nearest even integer.

Can there be more than one closest integer to a given number A?

No, there can only be one closest integer to a given number A. This is because the definition of "closest integer" requires that the integer be the one that is closest to A on a number line.

What is the purpose of finding the closest integer to a given number A?

The purpose of finding the closest integer to a given number A is to simplify the number and make it easier to work with in calculations. It can also be helpful in rounding off numbers to a certain degree of accuracy.

Can the closest integer to a given number A be the same as A?

Yes, the closest integer to a given number A can be the same as A if A is already a whole number. In this case, A would be considered the closest integer to itself.

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