Problema Solution
The product of two consecutive positive integers is 29 more than their sum. Find the integers.
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let the two consecutive positive integers be
x and x+1
where x is integer and x>0
the product of two consecutive positive integers is 29 more than their sum
x(x + 1) = 29 + x + (x + 1)
by solving we find
x = 6
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6 + 1 = 7
the two integers are 6 and 7.