To find the maxima and minima of the function $f(x, y) = x^3 + y^3 - 63(x + y) + 12xy$, we will follow these steps:

1. Calculate the Partial Derivatives: We need to find the first partial derivatives of $f$ with respect to $x$ and $y$:

   $f_x = \frac{\partial f}{\partial x} = 3x^2 + 12y - 63$ $f_y = \frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = 3y^2 + 12x - 63$

2. Set the Partial Derivatives to Zero: We will solve the system of equations: $3x^2 + 12y - 63 = 0 \quad (1)$ $3y^2 + 12x - 63 = 0 \quad (2)$

3. Solve for Critical Points: From equation (1): $3x^2 + 12y = 63 \implies y = \frac{63 - 3x^2}{12} \quad (3)$

   Substitute (3) into equation (2): $3\left(\frac{63 - 3x^2}{12}\right)^2 + 12x - 63 = 0$

   Solve this equation for $x$ to find the critical points.

4. Evaluate Second Derivatives: To classify the critical points, compute the second partial derivatives: $f_{xx} = 6x, \quad f_{yy} = 6y, \quad f_{xy} = 12$

5. Determine the Hessian: The Hessian $H$ is given by: $H = f_{xx} f_{yy} - (f_{xy})^2 = (6x)(6y) - (12)^2$

6. Classify Critical Points: If $H > 0$ and $f_{xx} > 0$, then there is a local minimum. If $H > 0$ and $f_{xx} < 0$, then there is a local maximum. If $H < 0$, then there is a saddle point.

Let's perform the calculations:

1. Substituting and Solving the equations: Substitute equation (3) into (2), simplify, and solve for $x$.

2. Critical Points: Calculate critical points numerically or symbolically, depending on the complexity.

3. Determine Maxima/Minima: Finally, analyze $H$ at the critical points.

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Tip:

When solving for critical points, always check the boundary conditions if applicable.