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28 June, 23:28

The product of two consecutive integers is 272. Which quadratic equation can be used to find x, the smaller number?

A. x2 + 1 = 272

B. x2 - 1 = 272

C. x2 + x - 272 = 0

D. x2 + x + 272 = 0

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  1. 29 June, 01:18
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    Two consecutive integers so x and x+1

    the product will be x (x+1) = x^2 + x = 272

    so choice C. is right sure
  2. 29 June, 02:10
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    The two consecutive integers are: x and (x+1)

    The equation is:

    x (x+1) = 272

    x²+x=272

    x²+x-272=0

    Answer: C. x²+x-272=0
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