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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?

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  1. Today, 09:13
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    Let integers = x, y

    x-y=3

    xy=108

    x=108/y

    108/y - y = 3

    108-y^2=3y

    y^2+3y-108=0

    y^2+12y-9y-108=0

    y (y+12) - 9 (y+12) = 0

    y=9,-12

    -12 is not possible so y=9

    x=12
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