Question

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

Answer 1

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

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