Problema Solution
The product of two consecutive integers is 2 less than the square of the lesser integer. Find the greater of the two integers
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the two consecutive integers can be written as:
x and x+1
where x is integer
the product of two consecutive integers is 2 less than the square of the lesser integer:
x(x + 1) = x^2 - 2
by solving we find:
x = -2
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x + 1 = -2 + 1 = -1
-1 > -2
the greater of the two integers is -1.