document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1059845>Question 1059845</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The product of two consecutive positive even numbers is 288. By forming and solving an equation, find the larger of the two numbers </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Find a pair of factors that differ by 2:  --> 16 & 18 and -18 & -16<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The long way around:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x*(x+2) = 288<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2 + 2x - 288 = 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Now, find a pair of factors that differ by 2, same as above.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x-16)*(x+18) = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Extra steps and time for no good reason.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The other tutor is trying to get a Master's degree from this problem. </SPAN>\n" );
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