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Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring

Question 9 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

The product of two consecutive, negative integers is 182. | What equation represents the situation? | What are the two numbers?

Answer
A
–14 and –13
B
–1 and 0
C
13 and 14

Explanation

Let the consecutive negative integers be n and n + 1. Their product is represented by n(n + 1) = 182. The negative integers –14 and –13 are consecutive, and (–14)(–13) = 182, so the numbers are –14 and –13, choice A.

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