Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
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X = first integer, y = second integer (right after x)
since y is right after x, we can say
y = x+1
If the product of the two integers (x and y) is 42, then
x*y = 42
x*( y ) = 42
x*( x+1 ) = 42 ... y is replaced with x+1
x*x + x*1 = 42
x^2 + x = 42
x^2 + x - 42 = 0
(x + 7)(x - 6) = 0 ... factor
x + 7 = 0 or x - 6 = 0
x = -7 or x = 6
The result must be positive as the problem states it, so we toss out x = -7
The only answer is x = 6
If x = 6, then
y = x+1
y = 6+1
y = 7
The two consecutive numbers are 6 and 7
The final answer is 6
Sure enough, 6*7 = 42 checks out
Answer:
answer is 64x68
Step-by-step explanation:
If you expand this equation first
You get -4u+6+3u=3u+24
And if you simplify that you get:
-u+6=3u+24
Now you need to solve this equation to find u
First bring 3u to the other side to -u-3u (the positive changes to negative)
Now the equation is
-4u+6= 24
Take 6 of both sides
-4u=24-6= 18
-4u= 18
So u= -18/4
Which simplifies to -9/2
Answer: -9/2
