Find two positive numbers whose product is 49 and whose sum is a minimum. (if both values are the same number, enter it into both blanks.) (smaller number) (larger number)

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Leonie

2 December, 11:28

Find two positive numbers whose product is 49 and whose sum is a minimum. (if both values are the same number, enter it into both blanks.) (smaller number) (larger number)

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Van Lewis · Answer 1

49 = 1 x 49

1 + 49 = 50

49 = 7 x 7

7+7 = 14

Hence 7 and 7 are the two positive numbers whose product is 49 and whose sum is minimum.

So the answer for the blanks is 7 and 7