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consider two consecutive positive integers such that the square of the …

Question

consider two consecutive positive integers such that the square of the second integer added to 5 times the first is equal to 19.

step 1 of 2 : set up an equation to solve the given word problem.

answer

\\(5x + (x + 1)^2 = 19\\)
\\(5x + x + 1 = 19\\)
\\(5x^2 + x + 1 = 19\\)
\\(x + (x + 1)^2 = 19\\)

Explanation:

Define consecutive integers

Using the Consecutive Integer Word Problems knowledge point

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Translate the word problem into algebraic terms

Using the Consecutive Integer Word Problems knowledge point

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Answer:

  • (A) \(5x + (x + 1)^2 = 19\) (Correct answer)
  • (B) \(5x + x + 1 = 19\)
  • (C) \(5x^2 + x + 1 = 19\)
  • (D) \(x + (x + 1)^2 = 19\)