Math Problem Statement

Find the critical points for the following functions: (a) z = e^(x + y)(x - y + 4), (b) z = x^3 - y^3 - 3xy, (c) z = x^4 + y^4 - 2x^2 + 4xy - 2y^2, (d) z = x^2y + 1/x + 1/y (for x > 0, y > 0).

Solution

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  1. Task: Find the critical points for the following functions:
    • (a) z=ex+y(xy+4)z = e^{x+y}(x-y+4)
    • (b) z=x3y33xyz = x^3 - y^3 - 3xy
    • (c) z=x4+y42x2+4xy2y2z = x^4 + y^4 - 2x^2 + 4xy - 2y^2
    • (d) z=x2y+1x+1yz = x^2y + \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} for x>0x > 0 and y>0y > 0.

To find the critical points, we need to calculate the partial derivatives of each function with respect to xx and yy, and set them equal to zero.

Next steps:

  1. Compute partial derivatives for each function.
  2. Set the derivatives equal to zero.
  3. Solve the system of equations to find critical points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Partial derivatives
Critical points
Multivariable calculus

Formulas

Partial derivative of f(x, y) with respect to x: ∂f/∂x
Partial derivative of f(x, y) with respect to y: ∂f/∂y
Critical points: set ∂f/∂x = 0 and ∂f/∂y = 0

Theorems

First derivative test
Critical point theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Undergraduate