Concept explainers
Find the integers.
Answer to Problem 35PPS
The integers are − 23 and − 21
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The product of two consecutive negative odd integers is 483. Find the integers.
Concept Used:
The difference between two negative odd integers is 2.
Let the first negative odd integer is x and the next one is x+2
Equation:
Calculation:
Equation:
Now solve for x.
Now use zero product rule to find the value of x.
The consecutive negative odd integers are − 23 and − 21.
Thus, the integers are − 23 and − 21
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