Let f(x, y) = x* + y* – 4xy. (a) Find all critical points of f. (b) For each critical point of f, use the second derivative test to determine if the critical point is a local minimum, local maximum, or saddle point.

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.3: Maxima And Minima
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4. Let f(x, y) = ª + y* – 4xy.
(a) Find all critical points of f.
(b) For each critical point of f, use the second derivative test to determine if the
critical point is a local minimum, local maximum, or saddle point.
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Transcribed Image Text:4. Let f(x, y) = ª + y* – 4xy. (a) Find all critical points of f. (b) For each critical point of f, use the second derivative test to determine if the critical point is a local minimum, local maximum, or saddle point. .. in is
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