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Complete the equation to represent finding x, the greater integer. x(x – ) = 143 What is the greater integer?

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Answer:

2

and

13

Explanation:

Got it right on edge.

User Philihp Busby
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Answer:


x * (x - 2) = 143

Where
x = 13

Explanation:

Given


x (x - \_) = 143

Required

Complete the blank

The complete question implies that the product include 2 consecutive odd numbers.

Two numbers whose products equal 143 are: 11 and 13

i.e.
11 * 13 = 143

So, we have:


x * (x - \_) = 13 * 11

By comparison, we have:


x = 13


x - \_ = 11

Collect like terms


\_ = x - 11

Substitute 13 for x


\_ = 13 - 11


\_ = 2

So, the complete equation is:


x * (x - 2) = 143

Where
x = 13

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