15. Minimum sum Find positive numbers x and y satisfying the equa- tion xy = 12 such that the sum 2x + y is as small as possible.

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15. Minimum sum Find positive numbers x and y satisfying the equa-
tion xy = 12 such that the sum 2x + y is as small as possible.
Transcribed Image Text:15. Minimum sum Find positive numbers x and y satisfying the equa- tion xy = 12 such that the sum 2x + y is as small as possible.
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