Question

Complete the equation to represent finding x, the greater integer.

x(x – ) = 143

Answer 1

x would equal -11 or 13

Explanation:

x(x - 2) - 143 = 0

x^2 - 2x - 143 = 0

-2x + x^2 = 143

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

(x - 13)(x + 11)

x - 13 = 0

Add 13 to both sides

x = 13

x + 11 = 0

Subtract 11 from both sides

x = -11