Linn A.

asked • 07/10/16

Write an equation.

Write an equation representing the fact that the product of two consecutive off integers is 35. Use x to represent the smaller integer.
 
The equation is ________.

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Hassan O. answered • 07/10/16

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Kevin C.

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In reading this, I think Linn means "odd", not "off".  If this is the case, I think that if one odd number is x, the other needs to be x+2.  This makes the equation x(x+2)=35
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Hassan O.

Oh yeah that correct. 
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