Simple critical point question - how to specify?

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The discussion focuses on classifying critical points for the functions fx=sin(y)sin(2x+y) and fy=sin(x)sin(2y+x) under the constraints 0<=x, y<=Pi. Key critical points identified include (n*Pi, m*Pi) for integers n and m, and specific relationships such as 2x=y and 2y=x, which are valid only at the origin (0,0). The participants also explore the equations 2x+y=n*Pi and 2y+x=m*Pi, leading to solutions dependent on integer parameters m and n. The final mathematical expressions proposed for critical points are y=1/3 Pi(2m-n) and x=1/2 Pi(2n-m), with conditions on m and n.

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Homework Statement



Classify the critical points subject to the constraints:
0<=x, y<=Pi

Homework Equations



fx=sin(y)sin(2x+y)
fy=sin(x)sin(2y+x)


The Attempt at a Solution



Clearly one set of critical points will be (n*Pi,m*Pi) where m <=1 and n and m are all positive and negative integers (Z)
Another will be where 2x=y and where 2y = x but this is only true where x and y = 0
Another is where 2x+y = n*Pi and 2y + x = m*Pi

I think that is it covered however how do I write this in a precise mathematical way?
 
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Gekko said:

Homework Statement



Classify the critical points subject to the constraints:
0<=x, y<=Pi

Homework Equations



fx=sin(y)sin(2x+y)
fy=sin(x)sin(2y+x)


The Attempt at a Solution



Clearly one set of critical points will be (n*Pi,m*Pi) where m <=1 and n and m are all positive and negative integers (Z)
Another will be where 2x=y and where 2y = x but this is only true where x and y = 0
Great!

Another is where 2x+y = n*Pi and 2y + x = m*Pi
Solve this pair of equations for x and y. The solutions, of course, will depend on "mPi" and "nPi" and I suspect (0, 0) will be included in it.

I think that is it covered however how do I write this in a precise mathematical way?
 
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Thanks a lot for your replies. So is it enough to simply say:

y=1/3 Pi(2m-n) where 2m-n<3

x=1/2 Pi(2n-m) where 2n-m=>0 or 2n=>m

Is this enough to describe the critical points in a mathematically correct way?
 

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