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The product of two consecutive positive odd integers is 35. Find the value of the greater integer

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e p os i t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s 35. F in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e g re a t er in t e g er

Solution

The largest number : 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 35

Solve

x (x + 2) = 35 : x = 5, x = - 7

Select positive solutions:

5

x + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7

Select the largest solution:

7

The largest number : 7

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