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the product of two consecutive negative integers is 72. 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 72. 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 : - 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 72

Solve

x (x + 1) = 72 : x = 8, x = - 9

Select negative solutions:

- 9

x + 1 = - 9 + 1 = - 8

Select the smallest solution:

- 9

The smallest number : - 9

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