Find two consecutive integers whose product is 5 less than the square of the smaller number

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Meaghan

31 March, 02:11

Find two consecutive integers whose product is 5 less than the square of the smaller number

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Marin Marshall · Answer 1

The product of - 5 and - 4 is 20

The square of the smaller number, - 5, is 25.

The product, 20, is indeed 5 less than 25, the square of the smaller number.