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The product of two consecutive odd integers is equal to 30 more than the first. Find the integers.

Solution

The product of two consecutive odd integers is equal to 30 more than the first. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 5, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 30 + x

Solve

x (x + 2) = 30 + x : x = 5, x = - 6

Plug in

x = 5 : 7

Plug in

x = - 6 :

Invalid

The numbers : 5, 7

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