1+24 = 25
2+12 = 14
3+8 = 11
4+6 = 10
given any two real numbers whose product is n, the sum is least when they are both √n. Since 24 is not a perfect square, and you want integers, 6 and 4 is the best you can do.
Two integers a and b have a product of 24. What is the least possible sum of a and b
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