Find two numbers whose difference is 16 and whose product is a minimum. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

8, -8

Step-by-step explanation:

  Let's say that x is the larger number,

x - y = 16

y = x - 16

xy = P  where P is a minimum  

x(x-16) = P.  

(We can find the vertex, which is the minimum, by writing it in vertex format)  

  Completing square:  

x2 - 16x = P  

x2 - 16x + 64 = P + 64  

(x - 8)2 = P + 64.

 So,

x = 8 and -8

(8 - -8 -> 8 + 8 = 16)

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- Heather

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