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Problem Set 1 Calculus Optimization

The document contains a problem set focused on calculus, including tasks for finding derivatives of various functions. It also includes sections on unconstrained and constrained optimization, requiring the identification of maximum and minimum points for given functions under specific conditions. The problems are structured to enhance understanding of calculus concepts and optimization techniques.

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Problem Set 1 Calculus Optimization

The document contains a problem set focused on calculus, including tasks for finding derivatives of various functions. It also includes sections on unconstrained and constrained optimization, requiring the identification of maximum and minimum points for given functions under specific conditions. The problems are structured to enhance understanding of calculus concepts and optimization techniques.

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Problem Set 1

Calculus
1. Find the derivative w.r.t. 𝑥 for each of the following functions:
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 3
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥
d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 5
e) 𝑓(𝑥) = log(𝑥)
2
f) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1
g) 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 𝑦 + 10𝑥𝑦 + 5𝑥
h) 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) = 𝑥 3 𝑦𝑧 + 10𝑦 2 𝑧 2 + 𝑥 + 5

Unconstrained Optimization
2. Find the point at which the following functions are maximized:
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = −12𝑥 2
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 1

3. Find the point at which the following functions are minimized:


a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 40

Constrained Optimization
4. Solve the following maximization problems:
a) max 𝑥𝑦
𝑥,𝑦

s.t. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10

b) max √𝑥𝑦
𝑥,𝑦

s.t. 6𝑥 + 12𝑦 = 72

5. Solve the following minimization problem:


a) min 5𝑥 + 20𝑦
𝑥,𝑦

s.t. √𝑥𝑦 = 20

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