Maximizing the Sum of Squares for Two Non-Negative Numbers with a Given Sum

In summary, to find the two non-negative numbers with a maximum sum of squares when their sum is 30, set a as x and b as 30-x. After expanding and taking the derivative, the maximum values occur at the ends of the interval. The solution on the worksheet may have been a typo or meant to find the minimum instead.
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Homework Statement



Two non-negative numbers are chosen such that their sum is 30. Find the numbers if the sum of their squares is to be a maximum.

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The Attempt at a Solution



let a,b represent the two non negative numbers
a=x
b=30-x
So, x^2+(30-x)^2=s, where s is the sum of their squares
After expanding, the derivative is:
s'=4x-60
let s'=0, then x=15.
The interval for possible x values is 0≤x≤30.
So let us check which value gives a maximum.

s(15)=450
s(0)=900
s(30)=900

Therefore, the two non-negative numbers are 0 and 30. Is this right? I ask because the solution on a worksheet I have indicates that the two numbers are 15 and 15.
 
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You are correct that the maximums occur at the ends. Probably a typo in the problem. Maybe they meant minimum.
 

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