non-integer solution

[nɑn-ˈin-tə-jər sə-ˈlü-shən]
nounfemininepl: non-integer solutions / soluções não-inteiras
solução não-inteira
1. A solution to an equation or mathematical problem that is expressed as a non-whole number, such as a fraction, decimal, or irrational number
The quadratic equation x² - 2x + 1 = 0 has an integer solution, but x² - 2x + 2 = 0 has non-integer solutions.
A equação quadrática x² - 2x + 2 = 0 possui soluções não-inteiras.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a solution set containing fractional or decimal values rather than whole numbers
The linear programming problem resulted in non-integer solutions that required rounding for practical implementation.
O problema de programação linear resultou em soluções não-inteiras que exigiram arredondamento para implementação prática.
This is specialized mathematical terminology used in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly prevalent in engineering, computer science, operations research, and mathematics education. The term is domain-specific and not commonly used in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fractional solutiondecimal solutionreal-valued solutionnon-whole solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
integer solutionwhole number solutionintegral solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução não-inteira
Standard mathematical terminology used in educational and technical contexts
Portugal
solução não-inteira
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic mathematics
General American
non-integer solution
Commonly used in mathematics, engineering, and computer science disciplines

Related Words

integerrational numberirrational numberequationmathematical solutioncontinuous optimizationlinear programming

Related Idioms & Phrases

find a non-integer solution
approximate to non-integer solutions
round non-integer solutions
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