
Take away 14 from both sides:

Multiply 4 on both sides :
Answer:
x(x+1) = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
If a number is x then it's consecutive number will be x + 1.
And their product x(x+1)
Factors of -8 that add up to 2: 4 & -2
(x + 4)(x - 2)
Set x to 0 for both and solve
x = -4
x = 2
Answer: $163.85
Explanation:
1) Data:
Purchase price: $ 113.00
mark up: 45%
2) Formula
selling price = purchase price + mark up
mark up = % * purchase price
3) Solution
mark up = 45% * $ 113.00 = 0.45 * $ 113.00 = $50.85
selling price = $ 113.00 + $ 50.85 = $ 163.85
Answer: $ 163.85