Question

The product of two positive consecutive integers is 12. Find the
integers. *

Answer 1

3, 4

Explanation:

The choices for the consecutive integers are: 6, 7, 4, 5 or 3, 4

Test the products of these integers.

6 x 7 = 42

4 x 5 = 20

3 x 4 = 12

The only pair of consecutive integers with 12 as their products is 3 and 4.