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The product of two consecutive positive integers is 30. Find the value of the greater integer.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e p os i t i v e in t e g ers i s 30. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e g re a t er in t e g er .

Solution

The largest number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 30

Solve

x (x + 1) = 30 : x = 5, x = - 6

Select positive solutions:

5

x + 1 = 5 + 1 = 6

Select the largest solution:

6

The largest number : 6

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