Finding critical points of a non-linear sysytem

Click For Summary
The discussion focuses on finding the critical points of a non-linear system defined by the equations x1 = x2 + y2 - 2xy - 1 and y1 = y + x - 2. The user initially struggled with multiple solutions when attempting to solve for zero. They successfully substituted y = 2 - x into the first equation, leading to a solvable equation for x. Ultimately, the critical points identified are (0.5, 1.5) and (1.5, 0.5). The user expresses gratitude for the assistance received in solving the problem.
dp182
Messages
19
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


I am trying to find the critical points of the system x1=x2+y2-2xy-1 and y1=y+x-2


Homework Equations


x1=x2+y2-2xy-1=0
y1=y+x-2=0

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to solve for zero but I end up with multiple solutions way more then I should need any help answering would be helpful
 
Physics news on Phys.org
So what I did was write y=2-x and substituted into x^2+y^2-2xy-1=0 to get an equation for x, I solved this and find x and then I used the answers to find y. the two critical points are (0.5,1.5) and (1.5,0.5)
 
thanks so much that really helps a lot
 
Question: A clock's minute hand has length 4 and its hour hand has length 3. What is the distance between the tips at the moment when it is increasing most rapidly?(Putnam Exam Question) Answer: Making assumption that both the hands moves at constant angular velocities, the answer is ## \sqrt{7} .## But don't you think this assumption is somewhat doubtful and wrong?

Similar threads

  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
5K
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
2K
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
1K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Replies
30
Views
3K
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K