Answer:
D)
Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) = x^2 -14x -72
0=x^2 - 14x-72
0=x^2 - 18x+4x-72
0=x(x-18)+4(x-18)
0=(x-18)(x+4)
x-18=0 or x+4=0
x1=18 or x2=-4
asis of symmetry: x=(x1+x2)/2
x=(18+(-4))/2
x=14/2
x=7
The next value would be 48. The values keep increasing by odd numbers. Like the first one is 3 then it goes to 5.
3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13.....
Well, we know that the two consecutive numbers have to be negative, because if it was positive, the smaller number multiplied by two would be much greater. (unless 1 and 2). So, by guessing and checking, we will get -13 and -14 :)