Problema Solution
The product of two consecutive integers is 19 more than their sum. Find the 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 19 more than their sum:
x(x + 1) = 19 + x + (x + 1)
by solving we find:
x1 = 5
x2 = -4
click here to see the step by step solution of the quadratic equation:
for x1 = 5
5 + 1 = 6
for x2 = -4
-4 + 1 = -3
there are two solutions:
first solution: the numbers are 5 and 6
second solution: the numbers are -4 and -3