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Find two positive numbers whose product is 26 and sum is a minimum
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Find two positive numbers whose product is 26 and sum is a minimum

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26 = 2 x 13
2 + 13 = 15

26 = 1 x 26
1 + 26 = 27

User Iam ByeBlogs
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If the numbers have to be whole, the answer is 2 and 13, because those are the only factors of 26.

If irrational numbers are allowed, the answer is √26 ≈ 5.099... for both numbers.
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