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The product of two consecutive negative integers is 56. Find the value of the lesser integer

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e n e g a t i v e in t e g ers i s 56. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e l esser in t e g er

Solution

The smallest number : - 8

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 56

Solve

x (x + 1) = 56 : x = 7, x = - 8

Select negative solutions:

- 8

x + 1 = - 8 + 1 = - 7

Select the smallest solution:

- 8

The smallest number : - 8

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