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Two positive, consecutive, odd integers have a product of 143.
Complete the equation to represent finding x, the greater integer.
x(x –
) = 143
What is the greater integer?
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x(x − 2) = 143
Solve: x^2 − 2x − 143 = 0 → x = (2 ± 24)/2 = 13 or −11.
The positive greater integer is 13.
Solve: x^2 − 2x − 143 = 0 → x = (2 ± 24)/2 = 13 or −11.
The positive greater integer is 13.
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