Find the constrained optimal values for X1 and x2 given the following objective function: y = a In x1 + 2lnx2, subject to the following constraint: 4x1 + 8x2 = 40. Do not check the second order conditions.

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Find the constrained optimal values for X1 and X2 given the following objective
function: y = a In x, + 2lnx2, subject to the following constraint:
4х, + 8x2
= 40.
Do not check the second order conditions.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Find the constrained optimal values for X1 and X2 given the following objective function: y = a In x, + 2lnx2, subject to the following constraint: 4х, + 8x2 = 40. Do not check the second order conditions.
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