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The product of two consecutive odd integers is thirty-five.

Solution

The product of two consecutive odd integers is thirty-five.

Solution

The numbers : 5, 7 or - 7, - 5

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 35

Solve

x (x + 2) = 35 : x = 5, x = - 7

Plug in

x = 5 : 7

Plug in

x = - 7 : - 5

The numbers : 5, 7 or - 7, - 5

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