Question

One number is two greater than another—the product of the numbers 1s 143. Find the numbers. One pair of numbers, both of which are positive, is _____

Answer 1

Answer:

11 and 13

Step-by-step explanation:

The square root of 144 is 12 so the numbers must be close to that

since one number is two greater go up 1 and down 1 from 12

12 - 1 = 11

12 + 1 = 13

11 * 13 = 143