Two intergers, a and b, have the product of 42. What is the least possible sum of a and b?
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Product of two integers = 42
So, possible value of a and b are
1 × 42 = 42
2 × 21 = 42
So, a + b = 1 + 42 = 43
And, a + b = 2 + 21 = 23
Thus, least possible sum of a and b is 23.