Question

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?

Answer 1

the first blank is 2 and the second on is 13

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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.