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math-014201
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Indicate where a theorem is used: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=481$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem ...
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{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{231361}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{231361}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=240.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{231361}$.)
math-014202
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=472$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
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{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{55696}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=55696$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivi...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=236.0$.
math-014203
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=138$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus the...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=138$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{4761}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=4761$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM genera...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=69.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{4761}$.)
math-014204
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Solve and then verify: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=359$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conc...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=359$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{128881}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{128881}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=179.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{128881}$.)
math-014205
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=509$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=509$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{259081}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{259081}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensit...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=254.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{259081}$.)
math-014206
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=701$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=701$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{491401}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{491401}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=350.5$.
math-014207
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=52$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e....
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=52-x$ with $x\\in(0,52)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(52-x)...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{676}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=676$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM generali...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=26.0$.
math-014208
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=21$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=21$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{2...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{441}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{441}{4}$.", "robustness_analysi...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=10.5$.
math-014209
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=92$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second ...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=92$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{9...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{2116}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=2116$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=46.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{2116}$.)
math-014210
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=95$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theo...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=95$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{9...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{9025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{9025}{4}$.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=47.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{9025}$.)
math-014211
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=221$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=221-x$ with $x\\in(0,221)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(221...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{48841}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{48841}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustne...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=110.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{48841}$.)
math-014212
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=730$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=730-x$ with $x\\in(0,730)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(730...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{133225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=133225$.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=365.0$.
math-014213
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Complete the analysis: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=356$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conc...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=356-x$ with $x\\in(0,356)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(356...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{31684}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=31684$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM gene...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=178.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{31684}$.)
math-014214
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=369$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem...
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{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{136161}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{136161}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=184.5$.
math-014215
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=728$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=728-x$ with $x\\in(0,728)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(728...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{132496}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=132496$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM ge...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=364.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{132496}$.)
math-014216
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=785$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavi...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=785$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{616225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{616225}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the probl...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=392.5$.
math-014217
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=48$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM ...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=48$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{4...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{576}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=576$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM ge...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=24.0$.
math-014218
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Give an answer and a quick verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=155$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus t...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=155$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{24025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{24025}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity an...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=77.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{24025}$.)
math-014219
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Determine the requested value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=847$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e....
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=847-x$ with $x\\in(0,847)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(847...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{717409}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{717409}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the probl...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=423.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{717409}$.)
math-014220
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=11$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=11$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{1...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{121}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{121}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analys...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=5.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{121}$.)
math-014221
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Work carefully and justify each inference: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=570$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=570$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{81225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=81225$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=285.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{81225}$.)
math-014222
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Prompt: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=479$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second de...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=479$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{229441}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{229441}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=239.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{229441}$.)
math-014223
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Solve and justify each step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=780$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=780-x$ with $x\\in(0,780)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(780...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{152100}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=152100$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pert...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=390.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{152100}$.)
math-014224
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=459$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conca...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=459-x$ with $x\\in(0,459)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(459...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{210681}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{210681}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the probl...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=229.5$.
math-014225
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Solve and include a self-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=840$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=840-x$ with $x\\in(0,840)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(840...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{176400}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=176400$.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=420.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{176400}$.)
math-014226
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=552$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=552$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{76176}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=76176$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=276.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{76176}$.)
math-014227
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Complete the analysis: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=73$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conca...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=73$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{7...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{5329}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{5329}{4}$.", "robustn...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=36.5$.
math-014228
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=803$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculu...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=803$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{644809}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{644809}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness n...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=401.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{644809}$.)
math-014229
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Determine the requested value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=237$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=237$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{56169}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{56169}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generali...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=118.5$.
math-014230
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=365$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=365$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{133225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{133225}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=182.5$.
math-014231
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=577$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=577$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{332929}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{332929}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=288.5$.
math-014232
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Give reasoning, not just computation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=193$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theo...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=193-x$ with $x\\in(0,193)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(193...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{37249}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{37249}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity an...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=96.5$.
math-014233
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=889$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=889$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{790321}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{790321}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robust...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=444.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{790321}$.)
math-014234
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=721$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavi...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=721$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{519841}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{519841}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the probl...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=360.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{519841}$.)
math-014235
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=732$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=732$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{133956}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=133956$.", "robustness_analysis": "General...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=366.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{133956}$.)
math-014236
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Give an answer and a quick verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=224$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus t...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=224$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{12544}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=12544$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertur...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=112.0$.
math-014237
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Give an answer and a quick verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=849$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus t...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=849$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{720801}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{720801}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=424.5$.
math-014238
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Determine the requested value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=45$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=45$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{4...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{2025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{2025}{4}$.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=22.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{2025}$.)
math-014239
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=518$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conca...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=518-x$ with $x\\in(0,518)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(518...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{67081}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=67081$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: A...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=259.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{67081}$.)
math-014240
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Work this out carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=521$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., co...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=521$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{271441}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{271441}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=260.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{271441}$.)
math-014241
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Answer using clear logical steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=469$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem ...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=469-x$ with $x\\in(0,469)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(469...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{219961}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{219961}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=234.5$.
math-014242
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=444$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=444-x$ with $x\\in(0,444)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(444...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{49284}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=49284$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generalit...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=222.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{49284}$.)
math-014243
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
State any required conditions first: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=874$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theor...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=874-x$ with $x\\in(0,874)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(874...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{190969}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=190969$.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=437.0$.
math-014244
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=629$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=629$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{395641}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{395641}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=314.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{395641}$.)
math-014245
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=541$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=541$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{292681}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{292681}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=270.5$.
math-014246
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Checkpoint: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=306$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/secon...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=306-x$ with $x\\in(0,306)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(306...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{23409}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=23409$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertur...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=153.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{23409}$.)
math-014247
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=562$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=562$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{78961}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=78961$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=281.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{78961}$.)
math-014248
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Work carefully and justify each inference: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=774$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=774$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{149769}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=149769$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed:...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=387.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{149769}$.)
math-014249
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Task: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=135$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second deri...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=135$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{18225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{18225}{4}$.", "robustness_ana...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=67.5$.
math-014250
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Be explicit about assumptions: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=750$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=750$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{140625}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=140625$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed:...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=375.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{140625}$.)
math-014251
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=144$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=144$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{5184}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=5184$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbe...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=72.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{5184}$.)
math-014252
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Carefully track domains: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=428$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., co...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=428$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{45796}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=45796$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generalit...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=214.0$.
math-014253
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Give a fully justified solution: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=647$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=647-x$ with $x\\in(0,647)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(647...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{418609}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{418609}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=323.5$.
math-014254
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Question: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=777$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second ...
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{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{603729}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{603729}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=388.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{603729}$.)
math-014255
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Give an answer and a quick verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=610$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus t...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=610-x$ with $x\\in(0,610)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(610...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{93025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=93025$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: AM–GM gen...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=305.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{93025}$.)
math-014256
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=432$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theore...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=432-x$ with $x\\in(0,432)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(432...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{46656}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=46656$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: AM–GM gen...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=216.0$.
math-014257
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=216$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calcul...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=216-x$ with $x\\in(0,216)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(216...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{11664}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=11664$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM gene...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=108.0$.
math-014258
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=24$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem ...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=24$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{2...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{144}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=144$.", "robustness_analysis": "If t...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=12.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{144}$.)
math-014259
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Complete the analysis: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=558$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conc...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=558-x$ with $x\\in(0,558)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(558...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{77841}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=77841$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=279.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{77841}$.)
math-014260
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=800$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=800-x$ with $x\\in(0,800)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(800...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{160000}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=160000$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: AM–GM g...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=400.0$.
math-014261
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Prompt: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=233$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second de...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=233-x$ with $x\\in(0,233)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(233...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{54289}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{54289}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the p...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=116.5$.
math-014262
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Explain each transformation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=219$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=219$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{47961}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{47961}{4}$.", "robus...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=109.5$.
math-014263
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Explain each transformation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=502$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=502$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{63001}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=63001$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertur...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=251.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{63001}$.)
math-014264
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Problem: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=210$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=210-x$ with $x\\in(0,210)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(210...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{11025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=11025$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=105.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{11025}$.)
math-014265
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=338$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculu...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=338$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{28561}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=28561$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: AM–GM generaliz...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=169.0$.
math-014266
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Explain each transformation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=274$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=274$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{18769}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=18769$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the pr...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=137.0$.
math-014267
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=65$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–G...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=65$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{6...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{4225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{4225}{4}$.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=32.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{4225}$.)
math-014268
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Solve with verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=725$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., co...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=725-x$ with $x\\in(0,725)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(725...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{525625}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{525625}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=362.5$.
math-014269
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=642$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=642-x$ with $x\\in(0,642)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(642...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{103041}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=103041$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed:...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=321.0$.
math-014270
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Solve and sanity-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=34$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conc...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=34-x$ with $x\\in(0,34)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(34-x)...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{289}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=289$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: AM–GM general...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=17.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{289}$.)
math-014271
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=455$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calcul...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=455-x$ with $x\\in(0,455)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(455...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{207025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{207025}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=227.5$.
math-014272
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=529$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=529$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{279841}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{279841}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=264.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{279841}$.)
math-014273
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=536$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=536$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{71824}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=71824$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertur...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=268.0$.
math-014274
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=790$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=790-x$ with $x\\in(0,790)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(790...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{156025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=156025$.", "robustness_analysis":...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=395.0$.
math-014275
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Solve and justify each step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=784$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g....
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=784-x$ with $x\\in(0,784)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(784...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{153664}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=153664$.", "robustness_analysis": "General...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=392.0$.
math-014276
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Problem: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=264$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=264$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{17424}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=17424$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality note: AM–GM generaliz...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=132.0$.
math-014277
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=845$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calcul...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=845-x$ with $x\\in(0,845)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(845...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{714025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{714025}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robust...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=422.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{714025}$.)
math-014278
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=311$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second ...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=311-x$ with $x\\in(0,311)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(311...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{96721}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{96721}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality not...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=155.5$.
math-014279
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
State any required conditions first: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=91$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theore...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=91$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{9...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{8281}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{8281}{4}$.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=45.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{8281}$.)
math-014280
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Try to avoid pattern-matching; explain why: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=13$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=13-x$ with $x\\in(0,13)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(13-x)...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{169}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{169}{4}$.", "robustnes...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=6.5$.
math-014281
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Solve and include a self-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=820$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=820-x$ with $x\\in(0,820)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(820...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{168100}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=168100$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness note: AM–GM general...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=410.0$.
math-014282
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=126$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theor...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=126$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{3969}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=3969$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the prob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=63.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{3969}$.)
math-014283
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=250$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavi...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=250-x$ with $x\\in(0,250)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(250...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{15625}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=15625$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were pertur...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=125.0$.
math-014284
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Proceed methodically: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=857$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., conca...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=857-x$ with $x\\in(0,857)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(857...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{734449}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{734449}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robust...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=428.5$.
math-014285
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=623$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=623-x$ with $x\\in(0,623)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(623...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{388129}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{388129}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Genera...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=311.5$.
math-014286
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Work this out carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=835$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., co...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=835$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{697225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{697225}{4}$.", "rob...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=417.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{697225}$.)
math-014287
Inequalities: Product Given Sum
8
Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=797$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=797-x$ with $x\\in(0,797)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(797...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{635209}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{635209}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=398.5$.
math-014288
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
8
Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=705$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavi...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=705-x$ with $x\\in(0,705)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(705...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{497025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{497025}{4}$.", "robustness_a...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=352.5$.
math-014289
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=798$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second ...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=798$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{159201}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=159201$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensiti...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Key idea: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=399.0$.
math-014290
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Problem: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=168$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second d...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=168$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{7056}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=7056$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM genera...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=84.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{7056}$.)
math-014291
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=523$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=523$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{273529}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{273529}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Robustness n...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=261.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{273529}$.)
math-014292
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=78$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g.,...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=78-x$ with $x\\in(0,78)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(78-x)...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1521}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=1521$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–GM ...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=39.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1521}$.)
math-014293
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Task: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=278$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second deri...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=278$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{19321}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=19321$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the problem were perturbed: A...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=139.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{19321}$.)
math-014294
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=580$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=580-x$ with $x\\in(0,580)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(580...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{84100}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=84100$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM–G...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Remember: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=290.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{84100}$.)
math-014295
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Keep the final answer in boxed form: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=330$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theor...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=330$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{27225}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=27225$.", "robustness_analysis": "...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=165.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{27225}$.)
math-014296
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=55$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM ...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=55$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{5...
{ "consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{3025}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{3025}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the pro...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=27.5$.
math-014297
Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds
8
Provide a rigorous solution: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=63$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g.,...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=63$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{6...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{3969}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{3969}{4}$.", "robustness_analy...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=31.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{3969}$.)
math-014298
Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity
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Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=380$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e.g., concavity/second...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=380$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{36100}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=36100$.", "robustness_analysis": "Sensitivi...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=190.0$.
math-014299
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
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Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=320$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "Calculus (Concave Quadratic)", "approach": "Use the constraint to write $xy$ as a concave quadratic in one variable; a concave function on an interval has a unique global maximum at its critical point.", "steps": [ "Step 1: Write $y=320-x$ with $x\\in(0,320)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(320...
{ "consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{25600}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=25600$.", "robustness_analysis": "If the pr...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Takeaway: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=160.0$.
math-014300
Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions
8
Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=519$. (a) Find the maximum possible value of $xy$. (b) State precisely when equality (the maximum) occurs. (c) Explain why your argument guarantees a global maximum (not just a local one). Your solution must explicitly cite either AM–GM or a calculus theorem (e...
[ { "method_name": "AM–GM", "approach": "Apply AM–GM to $x$ and $y$ to bound $\\sqrt{xy}$ in terms of $x+y$; equality characterizes the maximizer.", "steps": [ "Step 1: By AM–GM, for $x,y>0$ we have $\\frac{x+y}{2}\\ge \\sqrt{xy}$.", "Step 2: Substitute $x+y=519$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{...
{ "consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{269361}$.\nAM–GM gives $xy\\le (S/2)^2$ and calculus finds the maximizer $x=y=S/2$ for the concave quadratic $x(S-x)$. Both yield the same maximum value $S^2/4=\\frac{269361}{4}$.", "robustness_analysis": "Generality n...
[ { "error_description": "Squared an inequality without stating nonnegativity.", "why_plausible": "Squaring is common and seems automatically valid.", "why_wrong": "Squaring reverses inequalities when negative quantities are involved; the justification is that $\\sqrt{xy}\\ge 0$ and $S/2>0$.", "which_...
Core principle: With a fixed positive sum, the product is maximized when the numbers are equal; AM–GM gives a global bound and identifies equality at $x=y=259.5$.