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The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306.we need to find the integer |
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Answer» Let two consecutive numbers are x and (x + 1)A/C to question,product of x and (x + 1) = 306⇒x(x + 1) = 306⇒x² + x - 306 = 0⇒ x² + 18x - 17x - 306 = 0⇒x(x + 18) - 17(x + 18) = 0⇒(x + 18)(x - 17) = 0⇒ x = 17 and -18Hence, numbers are x = 17 and (x +1) = 18 17 and -18 |
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