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?

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

answer is jeremy is 27 years old