If two integers a and b have a product of 34. What is the least sum of a and b

To find the least sum of the two integers a and b with a product of 34, we need to find two integers whose product is 34 and then calculate their sum.

To approach this problem, we can start by listing out all the possible pairs of integers that multiply to 34:

1 x 34 = 34
2 x 17 = 34
-1 x -34 = 34
-2 x -17 = 34

Now, let's calculate the sums for each pair:
1 + 34 = 35
2 + 17 = 19
-1 + -34 = -35
-2 + -17 = -19

Since we are looking for the least sum, the answer is -35. Therefore, the least sum of the two integers a and b is -35.

2 √34 is the min sum

... but √34 is not an integer

34 has only two factors that are not 1 or 34 ... 2 and 17

the only pairs of such integers are

1,34
2,17
-2,-17
-1,-34

so, what do you think?

I think Steve has better choices