Question 632117
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Hi,
Find two consecutive integers{{{highlight(x)}}},  {{{highlight(x+1)}}}whose product is 72.
   x(x+1) = 72
  x^2 + x - 72 = 0
 (x + 9)(x-8) = 0
    x = -9  or x = 8    the two consecutive integers are:  -9, -8   or 8, 9