SOLUTION: I need help finding two consecutive odd integers the product of which is 143. i have tried the solution n(n+2)=143 is that the proper solution?

Question 473450: I need help finding two consecutive odd integers the product of which is 143.
i have tried the solution n(n+2)=143 is that the proper solution?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute

Subtract 143 from both sides.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "n":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Combine like terms.

or Simplify.

So the solutions are or
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