The graph of (x2+y2−1)3=x2y3{(x^2 + y^2 - 1)}^3 = x^2 y^3 is a heart-shaped curve, shown in the figure above. For how many ordered pairs of integers (x,y)(x, y) is the point (x,y)(x, y) inside or on this curve?

(Hint: For which integer values of yy are there points inside or on the curve?)

Source: Math Prize for Girls

Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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