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Minimizing Products
Two integers, x and y, have a sum of S. What are the values of the integers if you want to have the least possible product? Give your answer in terms of x.
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Extensions |
Restrict the values of x and y to the positive integers. Investigate the least and greatest possible product for any given pair of positive integers. Justify your conclusions.
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Related External Resources |
Assorted problems
Assorted problems of the day from Highland Middle School.
Can this be done?
Determine the largest six-digit number that can be written following two simple rules.
Integer addition
Interactive math lesson on the addition of integers.
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