Question

Two positive integers are 3 units apart on a number line. Their product is 108.

Which equation can be used to solve for m, the greater integer?

m(m – 3) = 108

m(m + 3) = 108
(m + 3)(m – 3) = 108
(m – 12)(m – 9) = 108

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

m(m + 3) = 108
m = -12 and m = 9
work with the positive solution.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

It is a matter of solving the following equation for m:\[m^2+3 m-108=0 \]