The least possible sum of a and b is 12.
An integer is an whole number. That is a number without decimals or fractions. Examples of integers are 1 , 2, 10.
The product of two integers is 36. This can be represented with this equation:
a x b = 36.
In order to determine the least sum of a and b, all possible pairs of a and be that produce a product of 36 have to determined.
The factors of 36 have to determined first: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 36.
Pairs of a and b and their sums that have a product of 36
1+ 36 = 37
2 + 18 = 20
3 + 12 = 15
4 + 9 = 13
6 + 6 = 12
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