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25 September, 03:34

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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  1. 25 September, 04:04
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x and x+2 are the numbers

    x (x+2) = 143

    x²+2x-143=0

    x²+13x-11x-143=0

    x (x+13) - 11 (x+13) = 0

    (x+13). (x-11) = 0

    x+13=0. x=-13

    x-11=0. x=11
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