Find Maximum $(xyz)^2$ Given $x+y+z=0, x^2+y^2+z^2=2015$

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In summary, the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$ is 0, which occurs when x, y, and z are all equal to 0. This can be solved using Lagrange multipliers and there is only one solution for the maximum value, which cannot be negative. There are alternative methods for solving this problem, but using Lagrange multipliers is the most efficient and reliable approach.
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If $x,\,y,\,z$ are three real numbers such that $x+y+z=0$ and $x^2+y^2+z^2=2015$, find the maximum of $(xyz)^2$.
 
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If $x,\,y,\,z$ are three real numbers such that $x+y+z=0---(1)$ and $x^2+y^2+z^2=2015---(2)$, find the maximum of $(xyz)^2$.
let $xyz=k$
from $(1)(2):xy+yz+zx=\dfrac {-2015}{2}$
$x,y,z$ are three roots of:$t^3-\dfrac{2015 t}{2}-k=0$
$k=t^3-\dfrac {2015t}{2}$
$max(k)$ occurs when $t^2=\dfrac{2015}{6}$
$\therefore k=t(t^2-\dfrac {2015}{2})=t(\dfrac {-2015}{3})$
and $max(xyz)^2=max(k^2)=\dfrac{2015^3}{54}$
 
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Thanks for participating, Albert!:)

Your answer is correct, of course!
 

FAQ: Find Maximum $(xyz)^2$ Given $x+y+z=0, x^2+y^2+z^2=2015$

What is the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$?

The maximum value of $(xyz)^2$ is 0, which occurs when x, y, and z are all equal to 0. This is because the given constraints of x+y+z=0 and x^2+y^2+z^2=2015 do not have a solution where $(xyz)^2$ is greater than 0.

How do you solve for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$?

To solve for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$, we can use the method of Lagrange multipliers. This involves finding the critical points of the function $(xyz)^2$ subject to the given constraints, and then determining which of these points corresponds to the maximum value.

Is there more than one solution for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$?

No, there is only one solution for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$, which is 0. This is because the given constraints create a system of equations that only have one possible solution, where x, y, and z are all equal to 0.

Can the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$ be negative?

No, the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$ cannot be negative. This is because the square of any real number is always positive, and the given constraints do not allow for any complex solutions.

Is there a way to solve for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$ without using Lagrange multipliers?

Yes, there are other methods that can be used to solve for the maximum value of $(xyz)^2$, such as substitution or elimination. However, using Lagrange multipliers is the most efficient and reliable method for this specific problem.

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