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Let x and y be nonnegative real numbers. If x^2+3y^2=18, then find the maximum value of xy.

 Feb 16, 2024

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As we need to find the max value of a product we can use AM-GM Inequality. the inequality states that for any real numbers x1,x2,,xn0,
x1+x2++xnnnx1x2xn

with equality if and only if x1=x2==xn

Thus using this we write:
x2+3y222x23y2

Plugging in values and solving-->
3xy9xy33

 Feb 16, 2024
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I guess draw the ellipse

 Feb 16, 2024
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As we need to find the max value of a product we can use AM-GM Inequality. the inequality states that for any real numbers x1,x2,,xn0,
x1+x2++xnnnx1x2xn

with equality if and only if x1=x2==xn

Thus using this we write:
x2+3y222x23y2

Plugging in values and solving-->
3xy9xy33

EnormousBighead Feb 16, 2024

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