Question

For integers x and y such that xy=12 which of the following is not a possible value of x

a. -12
b. -4
c. 2
d. 3
e. 9​

Answer 1

a. -12

b. -4

e. 9

Explanation:

To find the possible values of x when xy = 12, we can find all the factors of 12 and check if any of the given options are among them.

The factors of 12 are:

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12