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Homework Statement
The question is : Find the maximum and minimum lengths of the radius vector contained in an ellipse
[tex]5x^2 +6xy+5y^2[/tex]
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Hi
I seem to be at a loss here because usually along with an equation a constraint is also given but in this case there is just an equation or I maybe waffling along since I missed the lecture. Anyhow.. can anyone guide on how to solve this one ?
[tex]\nabla f = \lambda\nabla g[/tex]
Usually questions have a constraint which makes life much easier.. then however doesn't seem to have one :/
Or maybe the above equation is the constraint.. and the actual f(x,y) would be the equation of an ellipse ?