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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7 October, 21:58

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Rory Fields · Answer 1

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

Adrianna Le · Answer 2

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

The product of two consecutive integers is 272. Which quadratic equation can be used to find x, the smaller number?A. x2 + 1 = 272B. x2 - 1 = 272C. x2 + x - 272 = 0D. x2 + x + 272 = 0