Question 21903
well create a system of equations to represent the situation <br>

x+2=y
xy=143<br>

now solve the system<br>

xy=143
x(x+2)=143
x^2+2x=143
x^2+2x-143=0
(x+13)(x-11)=0
x+13=0
x = -13 <br>

x-11 = 0
x = 11<br>

y=x+2
y=-13+2
y=-11<br>

y=x+2
y=11+2
y=13<br>