SOLUTION: Solve by forming a quadratic equation. The product of two consecutive numbers is 143. Find the numbers using the term x.

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Question 798414: Solve by forming a quadratic equation. The product of two consecutive numbers is 143. Find the numbers using the term x.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x*(x+1)=143
x^2+x-143=0
They are not whole numbers.