Question

Susan and Jenny have ages that are consecutive odd integers. The product of their ages is 575. Which equation could be used to find Jenny’s age, j, if she is younger than Susan?
A) j2 + 2 = 575
B) j2 − 2 = 575
C) j2 + 2j = 575
D) j2 − 2j = 575

Answer 1

Answer:

C) j² + 2j = 575

Step-by-step explanation:

j(j + 2) = 575

j² + 2j = 575