Chapter 12: Q. 63 (page 954)
Short Answer
The equation's solution is
Chapter 12: Q. 63 (page 954)
The equation's solution is
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In Exercises, find the maximum and minimum of the function f subject to the given constraint. In each case explain why the maximum and minimum must both exist.
Consider the function f(x, y) = 2x + 3y.
(a) Why is the graph of f a plane?
(b) In what direction is f increasing most rapidly at the
point (−1, 4)?
(c) In what direction is f increasing most rapidly at the
point (x 0, y 0)?
(d) Why are your answers to parts (b) and (c) the same?
Find the directional derivative of the given function at the specified point P in the direction of the given vector. Note: The given vectors may not be unit vectors.
Given a function of n variables, and a constraint equation, how many equations would we obtain if we tried to optimize f by the method of Lagrange multipliers?
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