6. Optimization

Constrained Optimization — Quiz

Test your understanding of constrained optimization with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main goal of constrained optimization?

Question 2

In the method of Lagrange multipliers, what must be true at a constrained extremum?

Question 3

What is the maximum value of $f(x,y)=x+y$ subject to $x^2+y^2=1$?

Question 4

What is the minimum value of $f(x,y)=x^2+y^2$ subject to $x+y=10$?

Question 5

What is the maximum value of $f(x,y)=xy$ subject to $x+y=10$?