Question: Consider the following function: z = (x 1 + x 2 ) 2 + x 3 2 + 2x 1 x 3 + 2x 2

Consider the following function:z = (x1+ x2)2+ x32+ 2x1x3+ 2x2x3.

a. Determine the critical points of the above function.

b. Find out if the function reaches a maximum or minimum value. Then, base your answer on a discussion of the properties of the Hessian matrix of the function.

c. Formulate the equation of the tangent plane at the critical points identified by the first-order condition.

(Hint: If you found that for a. there are unlimited critical point (make sure to show all steps/explanations), then obviously there's no need for u to prove b. and c. anymore.)

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