Calculus – How to Find Maximum and Minimum Points Constrained by a Function

calculusmultivariable-calculus

I have the function $f(x,y)=e^{x^2-y^2}$ and I would like to find the maximum and minimum constrained by the function $x^2+y^2=1$.

I've set up the following system of equations:
$$
\begin{cases}
\nabla f=\lambda \nabla g\\
x^2+y^2=1
\end{cases}
$$

Which gets me:
$$
\begin{cases}
e^{x^2-y^2}(2x)=\lambda(2x)\\
e^{x^2-y^2}(-2y)=\lambda(2y)\\
x^2+y^2=1
\end{cases}
$$

However I don't think this would get me to the solutions.

Best Answer

$f(x,y)=e^1e^{-2y^2}$, $0\le y^2\le1;$

$\max f(x,y) =e^1$, for $y=0,$ $(x=?);$

$\min f(x,y) =e^{-1}$, for $y=\pm 1,$ $(x=?).$

Related Question