Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring

Question 1

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?

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x2 + x – 72 = 0

Question 2

Question 2

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13

Question 3

Complete the equivalent equation for –7x – 60 = x2 + 10x.

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✔ 5; (x + )(x + ) = 0: 5; (x + )(x + ) = 0: 12; x =: –12 or –5

Question 4

–20–12✔ 1220

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✔ 12

Question 5

–20 or 3✔ –12 or –5 –3 or 205 or 12

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✔ –12 or –5

Question 6

⇒ 7

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