Question

Find the greatest possible product xy given that x and y are both positive integers and x + y = 62 @Calculus1

Answer 1

31 * 31 = 961

Answer 2

The least product will be 60 * 1 = 60

Answer 3

Thank you!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

60 * 1 60 + 1 does not equal 62.

Answer 6

but 31 is the correct answer.

Answer 7

do you know how pratu043 solved this?

Answer 8

yes, with substitution to find x and y using x+y=62 and the derivative of the area of a square. Then multiplied x and y together.

Answer 9

Yes, good luck with these.

Answer 10

thank you