3) Use the method of Lagrange multipliers to find the points on the curve x²y = 2 nearest the origin. Draw a sketch of this curve, including the closest points to the origin.

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(3) Use the method of Lagrange multipliers to find the points on the curve x²y = 2 nearest
the origin. Draw a sketch of this curve, including the closest points to the origin.
Transcribed Image Text:(3) Use the method of Lagrange multipliers to find the points on the curve x²y = 2 nearest the origin. Draw a sketch of this curve, including the closest points to the origin.
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