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Two positive, consecutive, odd integers have a product of 143. Complete the equation to represent finding x, the greater integer.

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

x(x-2)=143 x^2-2x-143=0 (x+11)(x-13)=0 so x must -11 or 13 but it’s positive so it is 13

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