Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let

x

and

y

be positive real numbers satisfying

xy = 144

. a. (i) Express the sum

S = x + y

in terms of the single variable

x

. b. (ii) Determine the minimum possible value of

S

. c. (iii) Find the values of

x

and

y

for which this minimum value is attained.

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