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


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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