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I am less than my half and greater than my double. The sum of me and my square is zero.

Who
am I?

User Leyo R
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Answer: -1

Explanation:


(-1)/(2) is greater than -1 as it is closer to 0


(2)-1=-2

-1 is greater than -2 as -1 is closer to 0


-1+(-1)^2\\-1+1\\0

The sum of -1 and its square is 0

User Alexander Ney
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