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The product of two consecutive negative odd integers is 15. Find the value of the greater integer.

Solution

The product of two consecutive negative odd integers is 15. Find the value of the greater integer.

Solution

The largest number : - 3

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x (x + 2) = 15

Solve

x (x + 2) = 15 : x = 3, x = - 5

Select negative solutions:

- 5

x + 2 = - 5 + 2 = - 3

Select the largest solution:

- 3

The largest number : - 3

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