CalcIII extreme values and saddle points

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Homework Statement



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I separated the partial derivatives. However I do not know how to solve a linear function with a raised power. I know that I will have to solve for (0,0) and another answer. Yet, I just do not know how to solve for that power. Technically I can graph the functions but I cannot use a calculator in my clac class. If anyone can help me out that would be great.
 
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I would solve the Fx equation for y and then substitute the y value into the Fy equation, and vice versa.
 
oh I totally forgot about substitution. Thank you!