Exercise 859Calculus › Multivariable calculus › Optimisation in several variablesL1Added 3 Nov 2026
Two critical points and their nature
#critical points#saddle#maximum
Statement
Find and classify the critical points of .
Hint
Solve , ; then use the Hessian at each point.
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Solution
Critical points. . or . Points: , .
Second derivatives. , , .
At . , : saddle.
At . , and : local maximum. .
Conclusion. Saddle at , local maximum at with value .