Concept explainers
a.
To find:
Two consecutive integers that have the given property.
a.
Answer to Problem 9PSP
There is no solution for the given problem.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The sum of integers is 20.
Calculation:
We have been given that the numbers should be consecutive integers. So one integer must be even and one must be odd. We also know that sum of an odd number and an even number will be always odd.
Since 20 is an even number, so there is no solution for the given problem.
b.
To find:
Two consecutive integers that have the given property.
b.
Answer to Problem 9PSP
Our required numbers would be 4 and 5.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The product ofthe integers is 20.
Calculation:
We know that 4 and 5 are two consecutive integers and their product is 20.
Therefore, our required numbers would be 4 and 5.
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