how would i work out the question: two consecutive odd number are multiplied together and the product is 1023, what are the numbers? (can u tell me in simple steps cuz i am really stuck on it)

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mathteacher1729 · Answer

Wasn't this question already answered?

anonymous · Answer

yes but i didnt understand how he did it

mathteacher1729 · Answer

Ok.  Well, let's start with some vocab. :) 

1) Do you know what "consecutive" means? 
2) Do you know what an "integer" is?
3) Do you know what "odd" means? 
4) Do you know what "product" means?

anonymous · Answer

consecutive is like 1 and 3 or 5 and 7. i dont know what integer is. i know what odd is and product is adding two numbers

mathteacher1729 · Answer

1) Consecutive - correct.  That means "in a row" basicall. 3, 5, 7, 9... are consecutive odd numbers. or 17, 19, 21, 23 ... are consecutive odd numbers, etc. 

2) "Integer" = "whole numbers" no fractions, no decimals, no things like pi or e or whatever.  Just whole numbers. 

3) Odd = not divisible by 2. 

4) "Product" = MULTIPLY  "The product of 5 and 6 is 30" ... "the SUM of 5 and 6 is 11". (sum means to add)

anonymous · Answer

oh right ok

anonymous · Answer

so how do u work out the question?

anonymous · Answer

nevermind i know know