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The product of two consecutive positive integers is 110. 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 p os i t i v e in t e g ers i s 110. 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 : 10

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 1) = 110

Solve

x (x + 1) = 110 : x = 10, x = - 11

Select positive solutions:

10

x + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11

Select the smallest solution:

10

The smallest number : 10

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