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The product of two consecutive odd integers is 143.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f tw o co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s 143.

Solution

The numbers : 11, 13 or - 13, - 11

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 143

Solve

x (x + 2) = 143 : x = 11, x = - 13

Plug in

x = 11 : 13

Plug in

x = - 13 : - 11

The numbers : 11, 13 or - 13, - 11

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