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<h3>Answer: 12</h3>
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Explanation:
The two integers multiply to 36, so,
ab = 36
which solves to
a = 36/b
Then we want to add the numbers such that we get the smallest possible result.
a+b = (36/b)+b
So we want (36/b)+b to be as small as possible.
Let's say we replace b with x and we consider this function
f(x) = (36/x) + x
The goal is to find when f(x) is smallest, ie, we want to minimize the function.
If we were to graph out the function, we get the curve shown below.
To make things easier, we'll only focus on positive values of x.
The lowest part of the curve is what we're after. Using the "minimum" function/feature on the graphing calculator, we would then find the lowest point occurs at (6,12). This point is considered a local minimum because it's the lowest point in that given neighborhood of x values.
So the input x = 6 leads to the smallest output f(x) = 12.
This in turn means b = 6 is going to pair with a = 36/b = 36/6 = 6.
In short, a = 6 and b = 6.
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As a check,
a*b = 6*6 = 36
a+b = 6+6 = 12
We can make a table of various values to help confirm that 12 is the smallest sum.
Side note: If you're not allowed to use a graphing calculator, then you'll need to use calculus.
Answer:
You may or may not need to include the units.
A = 18x - 18
P = 6x + 6
Graph is attached below. (2, 18)
Step-by-step explanation:
Substitute the information we need, "l" and "w", into the formulas.
l is for length, 6cm.
w is for width, (3x - 3)cm.
Use the formula for area of a rectangle.
A = lw
A = (6)(3x-3)cm²
A = (18x - 18)cm² or 18x - 18
Use the formula for perimeter of a rectangle.
P = 2(l + w)
P = 2(6 + (3x - 3))cm
P = 2(3x + 3)cm
P = (6x + 6)cm or 6x + 6
Linear equations are written in the form y = mx + b, so we do not need to factor or further simplify the formulas.
To graph, first turn the "m" value into a fraction form.
8 -> 8/1
6 -> 6/1
You need two points to graph each line.
For each equation, the first point is on the y-axis at the "b" value. Then use the "m" in the equation to count the number of units up (numerator) and to the right (denominator).
The solution is (2,18)
