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Write an equation to find two consecutive odd integers whose product is 143. (A). x(x+2)+143=0 (B). x(x+1)=143 (C.) x2+2x‒143=0 (D.) x2+x=143

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2 consecutive odd numbers...x and x + 2
" product " means multiply

x(x + 2) = 143
x^2 + 2x = 143
x^2 + 2x - 143 = 0 <===
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