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i need help with this problem

translate to an equation and solve.


the product of two consecutive odd integers is 143.
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nbarajas said:

i need help with this problem

translate to an equation and solve.


the product of two consecutive odd integers is 143.
help me get started


thank you

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Consecutive odd or even integers can be represented using x = first integer, x+2 = next even or odd integer.

A product is the answer to a multiplication, so we multiply x and x+2.

the product of two consecutive odd integers is 143.

x(x+2) = 143

Now you solve that equation.