Sam y have ages that are consecutive odd integers. The product of their ages is 783. Which equation could be used to find Jeremy's age, j, if he is the younger man?
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sam and jeremy consecitive odd means they are 2 years apart j is younger j+2=s product is 783 783=js s=j+2 783=j(j+2) 783=j^2+2j minus783 both sides 0=j^2+2j-783 factor or use quadratic formula 0=(j-27)(j+29) set to zero
0=j-27 add 27 27=j
0=j+29 minus 29 -29=j false, cannot be negative age