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Lesson 5: Applications of multivariable derivatives
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Constrained optimization with Lagrange multipliers

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Problem

Suppose we're trying to optimize the function f(x,y)=x2+y, but with the constraint that we must always satisfy g(x,y)=x2+y2−4=0.
Where is the maximum of f given the constraint g?
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