Mathematica - Optimization Over an Elipse

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The discussion focuses on optimizing functions over an ellipse using Mathematica, specifically avoiding the maximize and minimize commands. The user seeks guidance on applying constraints and coding in Mathematica, as they are new to the software. Recommendations include reviewing specific pages from a book on Lagrange multipliers, which is relevant to the optimization task. Participants suggest demonstrating an understanding of the problem to facilitate translation into Mathematica code.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of Mathematica programming
  • Familiarity with optimization concepts, specifically Lagrange multipliers
  • Knowledge of defining functions and applying constraints in mathematical optimization
  • Ability to interpret mathematical instructions and translate them into code
NEXT STEPS
  • Study Lagrange multipliers in detail, focusing on practical applications in Mathematica
  • Learn how to define and apply constraints in Mathematica
  • Explore step-by-step examples of optimization problems in Mathematica
  • Review Mathematica documentation on function definitions and coding best practices
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Students and researchers in mathematics, engineers working on optimization problems, and anyone looking to enhance their skills in Mathematica for function optimization.

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Hello, I need some assistance with Mathematica.

I'm very new to the software, and am not very familiar with the programming language. I guess I'm a little bit lost as to where to go after defining my function. I'm not sure how to apply constraints, or really how to jump in and tackle this.

I've attached a file with the instructions, and we've been directed to NOT use the maximize and minimize commands within Mathematica.

If anyone can nudge me in the right direction, or give me insight into how to actually code this guy it would be very appreciated as I've not had much experience at all with the software and we've only ever done introductory functions and curves with the software.

Thank you!
 

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Looking at your test problem, Lagrange Multipliers doesn't look like it will be a difficult task for you to show by hand.

Show how you would do that step by step.

If you can show that you understand what you are supposed to understand and do then someone can probably help you translate that into a handful of lines of Mathematica.
 

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