you have 5 numbers (23568) and they need to form a ....

[charmrocks]

The problem is you have 5 numbers(23568) and they need to form a three digit number and a two digit number that are going to be multiplied to get the smallest product. HOWEVER, we need to create an algebra equation to come up with an answer. NO GUESS AND CHECKING!

 

[stapel]

What have you tried so far?

Thank you.

Eliz.