Find the absolute extrema of the function f(x,y) = xy - x - 3y on the triangular region with vertices (0,0), (0,4), and (5,0).

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Chapter6: Applications Of The Derivative
Section6.2: Applications Of Extrema
Problem 1YT: Find two nonnegative number x and y for which x+3y=30, such that x2y is maximized.
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Find the absolute extrema of the function f(x,y) = xy - x - 3y on the triangular region with vertices (0,0), (0,4), and (5,0). 

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