Advanced Math practice question

Answer: 24

n(n + 2) = 143 gives n² + 2n − 143 = (n + 13)(n − 11) = 0, n = 11. The integers are 11 and 13; their sum is 24.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 11

11 is the smaller integer.

If you answered 13

13 is the larger integer.

If you answered 143

143 is the product.

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