Two positive, consecutive, odd integers have a product of 143. Complete the equation to represent finding x, the greater integer

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qwelly [4]

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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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julia-pushkina [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-23T19:23:35+03:00

julia-pushkina [17]4 years ago

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Answer:

x(x – 2 ) = 143

What is the greater integer?

13

Zarrin [17] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-23T17:13:27+03:00

If we let x be the greater integer, then the lesser integer can be represented by the expression, x - 2. The equation that would best represent the given scenario is,
(x)(x - 2) = 143
Solving for x in this equation will give us an answer of 13.
x = 13
x - 2 = 11
Thus, the greater integer is 13.