SOLUTION: Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 24 and a product of 143. Find the smaller number.

Question 933112: Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 24 and a product of 143. Find the smaller number.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try the factors of 143.
Answer by ptfile(81) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the smaller number
x+2 = the larger number
Two consecutive odd integers have a sum of 24.
x+x+2=24
2x+2=24
2x=22
x=11
substitute x with 11
11+2 = 13
The numbers are 11 and 13
(11)(13)=143
143 =143
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