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The product of two consecutive numbers is 380. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s 380. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 19, 20 or - 20, - 19

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 380

Solve

x (x + 1) = 380 : x = 19, x = - 20

Plug in

x = 19 : 20

Plug in

x = - 20 : - 19

The numbers : 19, 20 or - 20, - 19

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