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?

A.m(m – 3) = 108
B.m(m + 3) = 108
C.(m + 3)(m – 3) = 108
D.(m – 12)(m – 9) = 108

Answer 1

Answer A is correct, numbers used in equation are (m) and (m-3).