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− | We know that in order for something to be a perfect square, it | + | We know that in order for something to be a perfect square, it can be written as <math>x^{2}</math> for <math>x \in R</math>. So, if we divide all of the exponents by 2, we can see which ones are perfect squares, and which ones are not. <math>1^{2016}=(1^{1008})^{2}</math>, <math>2^{2017}=2^{\frac {2017}{2}}</math>, <math>3^{2018}=(3^{1009})^{2}</math>, <math>4^{2019}=4^{\frac {2019}{2}}</math>, <math>5^{2020}=(5^{1010})^{2}</math>. Since we know that 4 is a perfect square itself, we know that even though the integer number is odd, the number that it becomes will be a perfect square. This is because <math>{4^{2019}=4^{2018} \cdot 4}</math>. this is also a perfect square because the exponent <math>2018</math> is even, and the base <math>4</math> is also a perfect square, thus <math>{4^{2019}}</math> is a perfect square. So, that only leaves us with one choice, <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B) }2^{2017}}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Which of the following numbers is not a perfect square?
Video Solution
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Solution 1
Our answer must have an odd exponent in order for it to not be a square. Because is a perfect square, is also a perfect square, so our answer is .
Solution 2
We know that in order for something to be a perfect square, it can be written as for . So, if we divide all of the exponents by 2, we can see which ones are perfect squares, and which ones are not. , , , , . Since we know that 4 is a perfect square itself, we know that even though the integer number is odd, the number that it becomes will be a perfect square. This is because . this is also a perfect square because the exponent is even, and the base is also a perfect square, thus is a perfect square. So, that only leaves us with one choice, . -fn106068
See Also
2016 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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