Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring

Question 1 of 11 • S1S: Algebra 1B (E3440 - AG)

The product of two consecutive integers is 72. The equation x(x + 1) = 72 represents the situation, where x represents the smaller integer. Which equation can be factored and solved for the smaller integer?

Answer

x2 + x – 72 = 0

x2 + x + 72 = 0

x2 + 2x – 72 = 0

x2 + 2x + 72 = 0

Assignment

Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring

Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring