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rye
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Homework Statement
max f(x, y) = 2xy + 2y − x^2 − 2y^2
I need to get the value of x and y and determine if it gives the global maximum by using the infinity approach only.
Boundary is Negative infinity and Positive infinity
Homework Equations
max f(x, y) = 2xy + 2y − x^2 − 2y^2
The Attempt at a Solution
I am aware of the first step:
Partial differentiate with respect to x ++++++ 2y − 2x = 0
Partial differentiate with respect to y ++++++ 2x+ 2− 4y = 0
Solving both the equations will give x = y = 1
From here, I do not know how to use f(±INFINITY,±INFINITY) to determine if x = y = 1 yields the global maximum.
Your help is greatly appreciated. I have an exam next week on this.
Thanks Rye.