Problema Solution

The product of two consecutive integers is 5 more than their sum. Find the integers.

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let the two consecutive integers be:


x and x+1, where x is integer


the product of two consecutive integers is 5 more than their sum


x(x + 1) = 5 + x + (x + 1)


by solving we find


x1 = 3


x2 = -2


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3 + 1 = 4


indeed: 3*4 = 12 = 5 + 3 + 4


-2 + 1 = -1


indeed: (-2)*(-1) = 2 = 5 + (-2) + (-1)


there are two pairs of such integers: (3,4) and ((-2),(-1)).