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The product of two consecutive integers is 272 find smaller number

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 272 f in d s ma ll er n u mb er

Solution

The smallest number : - 17

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 272

Solve

x (x + 1) = 272 : x = 16, x = - 17

Plug in

x = 16 : 17

Plug in

x = - 17 : - 16

Select the smallest solution:

- 17

The smallest number : - 17

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