studhy3973 studhy3973
  • 02-01-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

The product of two consecutive positive integers is 1 more than their sum. find the integers.

Respuesta :

texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 02-01-2018
2 consecutive positive integers....x and x + 1
" the product " means multiply and " the sum " means add

x(x + 1) = x + (x + 1) + 1
x^2 + x = 2x + 2
x^2 - 2x + x - 2 = 0
x^2 - x - 2 = 0
(x + 1)(x - 2) = 0

x + 1 = 0
x = -1......not this one because it is negative

x - 2 = 0
x = 2

x + 1 = 2 + 1 = 3

so ur numbers are : 2 and 3 <==
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

¿Qué es una función cuadrática?
Me podrían ayudar porfa!!!​
Help and you get 20 points and you will feel good i hope
What breed dog is this?
responsibilities of ghana ​
giving BRAINLIEST to correct answer
Find the area of the circle. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
the GCD of three numbers is 30 and there LCM is 900 Two of the numbers are 60 abd 150 .what is the least possible value of the third number​
Maria rents a car for one day. The charge is $30 plus the $0.15 per mile. She wants to spend exactly $90. How many miles can she drive?
Explain Boots Riley’s concept of the “Legal” versus “Illegal” Economy. Why are people forced into illegal activities?