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Saladsamurai
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Quadratic Question...
I have no problem solving this problem. My question is about the wording.
Find two consecutive integers whose product equals 30.
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x(x+1)=30-->x^2 +x-30=0---->(x+6)(x-5)=o---> x={-6,5}
My problem is that these integers are not "consecutive." I can see that their absolute values are. Either the problem was worded incorrectly, or I have forgotten the definition of an Integer. Any thoughts?
thanks,
Casey
I have no problem solving this problem. My question is about the wording.
Homework Statement
Find two consecutive integers whose product equals 30.
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
x(x+1)=30-->x^2 +x-30=0---->(x+6)(x-5)=o---> x={-6,5}
My problem is that these integers are not "consecutive." I can see that their absolute values are. Either the problem was worded incorrectly, or I have forgotten the definition of an Integer. Any thoughts?
thanks,
Casey