Question

When a particular non-zero integer is subtracted from its square, the result is neither negative nor positive. Find the integer.

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $-1$
• E. $-2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1$

The only number that is neither positive nor negative is zero.

This means that the integer in question is equal to its own square, which can only be true if the integer is $1$.
$1-1^2=1-1=0$
So, the answer will be $1$.