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MathNet 2007-part-02 — 187 problems (EN–VI) Question 53

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2007-part-02 — 187 problems (EN–VI)

Question 53

Let $m$ and $n$ be positive integers such that the equation $x^{2}-m x+n=0$ has real roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$. Prove that $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are integers if and only if $[m \alpha]+[m \beta]$ is the square of an integer. (Here $[x]$ denotes the largest integer not exceeding $x$.)