SOLUTION: Please help. Translate into a mathematical equation, solve and answer the question. The product of two consecutive integers is 30. Their sum is -11 what are the integers.

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Question 192813: Please help.
Translate into a mathematical equation, solve and answer the question.
The product of two consecutive integers is 30. Their sum is -11 what are the integers.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do this one like the one I just did.
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However, if you have a timed test, and don't have to show your work, there's a quicker way.
The square root of 30 is between 5 and 6, so the integers are 5 and 6. In this problem, they're -5 and -6.