SOLUTION: Two positive numbers x and y are related by 2x+y=60. (a) Find a function that models the sum of the square of x and y. (b) Find the values of x and y that minimize the function.

Question 847879: Two positive numbers x and y are related by 2x+y=60.
(a) Find a function that models the sum of the square of x and y.
(b) Find the values of x and y that minimize the function.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Find the derivative and set it equal to zero.

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