The product of two consecutive positive integers is (72). What is the smaller integer?

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Correct answer: (8)

Let the smaller integer be (x), then (x(x+1)=72) gives (x=8). In exams, write consecutive numbers as (x) and (x+1).

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(8)

Why is this the correct answer?

Let the smaller integer be (x), then (x(x+1)=72) gives (x=8). In exams, write consecutive numbers as (x) and (x+1).

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Word Problems and Applications.

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