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The width and length of a rectangle are given by two consecutive integers. Write an expression for the area of the rectangle. Use x for the variable.

The product of two consecutive integers is 30. Find the two integers.

The smaller of the two integers is , and the larger of the two is .

Or the smaller is and the larger is

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  • 7 years ago

    Area of rectangle = length x width = lw

    Area of rectangle = 30 = x * (x + 1)

    30 = x^2 + x + 0

    0 = x^2 + x - 30

    (x - 5)(x + 6)

    x = (5, -6)

    Smaller of two integers is -6

    Larger of two integers is 5

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