id string | topic string | difficulty int64 | problem_statement string | solution_paths list | reconciliation dict | error_catalogue list | conceptual_takeaway string |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
math-014301 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=787$.
(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 $y=787-x$ with $x\\in(0,787)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(787... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{619369}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{619369}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=393.5$. |
math-014302 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Work carefully and justify each inference: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=390$.
(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 $y=390-x$ with $x\\in(0,390)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(390... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{38025}$.\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 $S^2/4=38025$.",
"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 $x=y=195.0$. |
math-014303 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Provide a rigorous solution: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=350$.
(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 $x+y=350$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{30625}$.\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 $S^2/4=30625$.",
"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 $x=y=175.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{30625}$.) |
math-014304 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Problem: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=254$.
(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 $y=254-x$ with $x\\in(0,254)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(254... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{16129}$.\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 $S^2/4=16129$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=127.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{16129}$.) |
math-014305 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Solve and then verify: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=12$.
(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 $y=12-x$ with $x\\in(0,12)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(12-x)... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{36}$.\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 $S^2/4=36$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity 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_... | 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 $x=y=6.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{36}$.) |
math-014306 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=326$.
(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 $y=326-x$ with $x\\in(0,326)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(326... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{26569}$.\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 $S^2/4=26569$.",
"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 $x=y=163.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{26569}$.) |
math-014307 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=572$.
(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 $x+y=572$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{81796}$.\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 $S^2/4=81796$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Robustness 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_... | 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 $x=y=286.0$. |
math-014308 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=758$.
(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 $y=758-x$ with $x\\in(0,758)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(758... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{143641}$.\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 $S^2/4=143641$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality 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 $x=y=379.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{143641}$.) |
math-014309 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=214$.
(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": "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 $x+y=214$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{11449}$.\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 $S^2/4=11449$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=107.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{11449}$.) |
math-014310 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=292$.
(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 $y=292-x$ with $x\\in(0,292)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(292... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{21316}$.\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 $S^2/4=21316$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Robustness 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_... | 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 $x=y=146.0$. |
math-014311 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=810$.
(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 $x+y=810$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{164025}$.\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 $S^2/4=164025$.",
"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 $x=y=405.0$. |
math-014312 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve and then verify: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=285$.
(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 $x+y=285$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{81225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{81225}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=142.5$. |
math-014313 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=159$.
(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 $y=159-x$ with $x\\in(0,159)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(159... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{25281}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{25281}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=79.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{25281}$.) |
math-014314 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=71$.
(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 $x+y=71$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{7... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{5041}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{5041}{4}$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivit... | [
{
"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 $x=y=35.5$. |
math-014315 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain what is being counted/optimized: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=832$.
(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 $y=832-x$ with $x\\in(0,832)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(832... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{173056}$.\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 $S^2/4=173056$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=416.0$. |
math-014316 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=486$.
(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 $x+y=486$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{59049}$.\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 $S^2/4=59049$.",
"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 $x=y=243.0$. |
math-014317 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=802$.
(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": "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 $y=802-x$ with $x\\in(0,802)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(802... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{160801}$.\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 $S^2/4=160801$.",
"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 $x=y=401.0$. |
math-014318 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Answer using clear logical steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=674$.
(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 $y=674-x$ with $x\\in(0,674)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(674... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{113569}$.\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 $S^2/4=113569$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM... | [
{
"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 $x=y=337.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{113569}$.) |
math-014319 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Indicate where a theorem is used: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=283$.
(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 $x+y=283$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{80089}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{80089}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=141.5$. |
math-014320 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=480$.
(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": "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 $x+y=480$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{57600}$.\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 $S^2/4=57600$.",
"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 $x=y=240.0$. |
math-014321 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve and then verify: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=297$.
(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 $y=297-x$ with $x\\in(0,297)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(297... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{88209}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{88209}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=148.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{88209}$.) |
math-014322 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Task: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=592$.
(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 $x+y=592$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{87616}$.\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 $S^2/4=87616$.",
"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 $x=y=296.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{87616}$.) |
math-014323 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=627$.
(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 $x+y=627$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{393129}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{393129}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=313.5$. |
math-014324 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain each transformation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=684$.
(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 $y=684-x$ with $x\\in(0,684)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(684... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{116964}$.\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 $S^2/4=116964$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=342.0$. |
math-014325 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Derive the result step-by-step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=266$.
(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 $x+y=266$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{17689}$.\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 $S^2/4=17689$.",
"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 $x=y=133.0$. |
math-014326 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Solve and include a self-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=161$.
(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 $y=161-x$ with $x\\in(0,161)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(161... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{25921}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{25921}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=80.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{25921}$.) |
math-014327 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=418$.
(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 $y=418-x$ with $x\\in(0,418)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(418... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{43681}$.\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 $S^2/4=43681$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=209.0$. |
math-014328 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=114$.
(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 $y=114-x$ with $x\\in(0,114)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(114... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{3249}$.\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 $S^2/4=3249$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality ... | [
{
"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 $x=y=57.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{3249}$.) |
math-014329 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=49$.
(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": "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 $y=49-x$ with $x\\in(0,49)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(49-x)... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{2401}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{2401}{4}$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Robustness... | [
{
"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 $x=y=24.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{2401}$.) |
math-014330 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=272$.
(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 $y=272-x$ with $x\\in(0,272)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(272... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{18496}$.\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 $S^2/4=18496$.",
"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 $x=y=136.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{18496}$.) |
math-014331 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve and sanity-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=733$.
(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., con... | [
{
"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 $x+y=733$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{537289}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{537289}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=366.5$. |
math-014332 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Derive the result step-by-step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=544$.
(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 $y=544-x$ with $x\\in(0,544)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(544... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{73984}$.\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 $S^2/4=73984$.",
"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 $x=y=272.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{73984}$.) |
math-014333 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Proceed methodically: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=753$.
(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 $x+y=753$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{567009}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{567009}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=376.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{567009}$.) |
math-014334 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=709$.
(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 $x+y=709$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{502681}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{502681}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=354.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{502681}$.) |
math-014335 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=863$.
(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 $y=863-x$ with $x\\in(0,863)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(863... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{744769}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{744769}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=431.5$. |
math-014336 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Write the solution set clearly: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=335$.
(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 $y=335-x$ with $x\\in(0,335)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(335... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{112225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{112225}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=167.5$. |
math-014337 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=660$.
(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 $y=660-x$ with $x\\in(0,660)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(660... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{108900}$.\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 $S^2/4=108900$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM... | [
{
"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 $x=y=330.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{108900}$.) |
math-014338 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Provide a rigorous solution: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=807$.
(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 $y=807-x$ with $x\\in(0,807)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(807... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{651249}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{651249}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=403.5$. |
math-014339 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=781$.
(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 $x+y=781$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{609961}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{609961}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=390.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{609961}$.) |
math-014340 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Derive the result step-by-step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=648$.
(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 $y=648-x$ with $x\\in(0,648)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(648... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{104976}$.\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 $S^2/4=104976$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality 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_... | 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 $x=y=324.0$. |
math-014341 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Compute the requested quantity: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=19$.
(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 $x+y=19$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{1... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{361}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{361}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=9.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{361}$.) |
math-014342 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=898$.
(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 $y=898-x$ with $x\\in(0,898)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(898... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{201601}$.\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 $S^2/4=201601$.",
"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 $x=y=449.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{201601}$.) |
math-014343 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Question: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=236$.
(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 $x+y=236$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{13924}$.\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 $S^2/4=13924$.",
"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 $x=y=118.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{13924}$.) |
math-014344 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Task: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=825$.
(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 $x+y=825$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{680625}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{680625}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=412.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{680625}$.) |
math-014345 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Start by stating any domain restrictions: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=435$.
(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 $x+y=435$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{189225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{189225}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=217.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{189225}$.) |
math-014346 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Work this out carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=75$.
(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., con... | [
{
"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 $y=75-x$ with $x\\in(0,75)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(75-x)... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{5625}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{5625}{4}$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity anal... | [
{
"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 $x=y=37.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{5625}$.) |
math-014347 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Use two approaches if possible: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=819$.
(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 $x+y=819$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{670761}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{670761}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=409.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{670761}$.) |
math-014348 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Proceed methodically: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=557$.
(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 $y=557-x$ with $x\\in(0,557)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(557... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{310249}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{310249}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=278.5$. |
math-014349 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=894$.
(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 $y=894-x$ with $x\\in(0,894)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(894... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{199809}$.\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 $S^2/4=199809$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=447.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{199809}$.) |
math-014350 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Determine the requested value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=617$.
(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 $y=617-x$ with $x\\in(0,617)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(617... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{380689}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{380689}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=308.5$. |
math-014351 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Make each step logically reversible (or explain if not): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=39$.
(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": "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 $y=39-x$ with $x\\in(0,39)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(39-x)... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{1521}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{1521}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=19.5$. |
math-014352 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Explain each transformation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=112$.
(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 $y=112-x$ with $x\\in(0,112)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(112... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{3136}$.\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 $S^2/4=3136$.",
"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 $x=y=56.0$. |
math-014353 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Solve and include a self-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=760$.
(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 $x+y=760$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{144400}$.\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 $S^2/4=144400$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=380.0$. |
math-014354 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=134$.
(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 $x+y=134$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{4489}$.\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 $S^2/4=4489$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality ... | [
{
"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 $x=y=67.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{4489}$.) |
math-014355 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Solve and sanity-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=867$.
(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., con... | [
{
"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 $x+y=867$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{751689}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{751689}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=433.5$. |
math-014356 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Solve and justify each step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=353$.
(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 $x+y=353$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{124609}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{124609}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=176.5$. |
math-014357 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Give reasoning, not just computation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=242$.
(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 $x+y=242$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{14641}$.\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 $S^2/4=14641$.",
"robustness_analysis": "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 $x=y=121.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{14641}$.) |
math-014358 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Solve with verification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=531$.
(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 $y=531-x$ with $x\\in(0,531)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(531... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{281961}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{281961}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=265.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{281961}$.) |
math-014359 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=844$.
(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 $x+y=844$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{178084}$.\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 $S^2/4=178084$.",
"robustness_analysis": "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_... | 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 $x=y=422.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{178084}$.) |
math-014360 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Provide both a computational and a conceptual explanation: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=348$.
(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": "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 $x+y=348$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{30276}$.\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 $S^2/4=30276$.",
"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 $x=y=174.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{30276}$.) |
math-014361 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=663$.
(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": "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 $y=663-x$ with $x\\in(0,663)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(663... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{439569}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{439569}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=331.5$. |
math-014362 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=101$.
(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": "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 $x+y=101$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{10201}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{10201}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=50.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{10201}$.) |
math-014363 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=74$.
(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 $y=74-x$ with $x\\in(0,74)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(74-x)... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{1369}$.\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 $S^2/4=1369$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=37.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{1369}$.) |
math-014364 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Solve and justify each step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=498$.
(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 $x+y=498$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{62001}$.\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 $S^2/4=62001$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Robustness 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_... | 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 $x=y=249.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{62001}$.) |
math-014365 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Checkpoint: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=226$.
(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": "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 $x+y=226$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{12769}$.\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 $S^2/4=12769$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=113.0$. |
math-014366 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=892$.
(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 $x+y=892$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{198916}$.\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 $S^2/4=198916$.",
"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 $x=y=446.0$. |
math-014367 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=230$.
(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 $y=230-x$ with $x\\in(0,230)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(230... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{13225}$.\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 $S^2/4=13225$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=115.0$. |
math-014368 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Warm-up: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=542$.
(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 $y=542-x$ with $x\\in(0,542)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(542... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{73441}$.\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 $S^2/4=73441$.",
"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 $x=y=271.0$. |
math-014369 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Keep the final answer in boxed form: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=564$.
(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 $x+y=564$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{79524}$.\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 $S^2/4=79524$.",
"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 $x=y=282.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{79524}$.) |
math-014370 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Where appropriate, name the theorem you use: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=190$.
(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": "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 $x+y=190$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{9025}$.\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 $S^2/4=9025$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality note: AM–GM gener... | [
{
"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 $x=y=95.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{9025}$.) |
math-014371 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Solve and include a self-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=251$.
(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 $y=251-x$ with $x\\in(0,251)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(251... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{63001}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{63001}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=125.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{63001}$.) |
math-014372 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Explain why your operations are valid: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=310$.
(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": "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 $y=310-x$ with $x\\in(0,310)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(310... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{24025}$.\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 $S^2/4=24025$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality 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 $x=y=155.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{24025}$.) |
math-014373 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=664$.
(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 $y=664-x$ with $x\\in(0,664)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(664... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{110224}$.\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 $S^2/4=110224$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM... | [
{
"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 $x=y=332.0$. |
math-014374 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=415$.
(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 $x+y=415$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{172225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{172225}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=207.5$. |
math-014375 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Answer with a short justification: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=43$.
(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 $x+y=43$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{4... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{1849}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{1849}{4}$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivit... | [
{
"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 $x=y=21.5$. |
math-014376 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Proceed methodically: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=291$.
(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 $x+y=291$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{84681}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{84681}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=145.5$. |
math-014377 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Be explicit about assumptions: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=113$.
(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 $x+y=113$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{12769}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{12769}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=56.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{12769}$.) |
math-014378 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Show all reasoning: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=850$.
(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 $y=850-x$ with $x\\in(0,850)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(850... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{180625}$.\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 $S^2/4=180625$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Sensitivity analysis: AM... | [
{
"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 $x=y=425.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{180625}$.) |
math-014379 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Explain what is being counted/optimized: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=649$.
(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 $y=649-x$ with $x\\in(0,649)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(649... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{421201}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{421201}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=324.5$. |
math-014380 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Give a theorem-based solution: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=879$.
(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 $y=879-x$ with $x\\in(0,879)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(879... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{772641}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{772641}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=439.5$. |
math-014381 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=166$.
(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 $y=166-x$ with $x\\in(0,166)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(166... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{6889}$.\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 $S^2/4=6889$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=83.0$. |
math-014382 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Determine the requested value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=87$.
(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 $x+y=87$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{8... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{7569}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{7569}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=43.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{7569}$.) |
math-014383 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Derive the result step-by-step: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=619$.
(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 $y=619-x$ with $x\\in(0,619)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(619... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{383161}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{383161}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=309.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{383161}$.) |
math-014384 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=323$.
(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 $x+y=323$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{104329}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{104329}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=161.5$. |
math-014385 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=588$.
(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 $y=588-x$ with $x\\in(0,588)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(588... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{86436}$.\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 $S^2/4=86436$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality 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 $x=y=294.0$. |
math-014386 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=601$.
(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 $x+y=601$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{361201}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{361201}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=300.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{361201}$.) |
math-014387 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Carefully track domains: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=325$.
(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 $y=325-x$ with $x\\in(0,325)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(325... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{105625}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{105625}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=162.5$. |
math-014388 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=491$.
(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 $x+y=491$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Both approaches agree after simplification. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{241081}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{241081}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=245.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{241081}$.) |
math-014389 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Problem: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=772$.
(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 $y=772-x$ with $x\\in(0,772)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(772... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{148996}$.\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 $S^2/4=148996$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=386.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{148996}$.) |
math-014390 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Challenge: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=149$.
(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 $y=149-x$ with $x\\in(0,149)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(149... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{22201}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{22201}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=74.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{22201}$.) |
math-014391 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Keep the final answer in boxed form: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=525$.
(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 $x+y=525$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{275625}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{275625}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=262.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{275625}$.) |
math-014392 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Task: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=255$.
(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 $x+y=255$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{65025}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{65025}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=127.5$. |
math-014393 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Find the exact value: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=765$.
(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 $x+y=765$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{585225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{585225}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=382.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{585225}$.) |
math-014394 | Algebra: Extremal Values — Global Bounds | 8 | Do not skip justification steps: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=824$.
(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 $y=824-x$ with $x\\in(0,824)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(824... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{169744}$.\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 $S^2/4=169744$.",
"robustness_analysis": "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_... | 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 $x=y=412.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{169744}$.) |
math-014395 | Inequalities: AM–GM — Equality Conditions | 8 | Prompt: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=385$.
(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 $y=385-x$ with $x\\in(0,385)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(385... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{148225}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{148225}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=192.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{148225}$.) |
math-014396 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Track quantifiers carefully: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=343$.
(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 $x+y=343$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Consistency verification shows both paths yield the identical boxed result. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{117649}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{117649}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=171.5$. |
math-014397 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Carefully track domains: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=167$.
(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 $y=167-x$ with $x\\in(0,167)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(167... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{27889}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{27889}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=83.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{27889}$.) |
math-014398 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve (and briefly cross-validate): Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=124$.
(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 $y=124-x$ with $x\\in(0,124)$. Then $P(x)=xy=x(124... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{3844}$.\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 $S^2/4=3844$.",
"robustness_analysis": "Generality note: AM–GM gener... | [
{
"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 $x=y=62.0$. (Here the result is $\boxed{3844}$.) |
math-014399 | Inequalities: Product Given Sum | 8 | Exercise: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=671$.
(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 $x+y=671$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "Cross-check: both derivations land on the same invariant quantity. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{450241}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{450241}{4}$.",
"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 $x=y=335.5$. (Here the result is $\boxed{\frac{450241}$.) |
math-014400 | Optimization: Two Variables — Concavity | 8 | Solve and sanity-check: Let $x,y>0$ satisfy $x+y=747$.
(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., con... | [
{
"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 $x+y=747$ to get $\\sqrt{xy}\\le \\frac{... | {
"consistency_check": "The two methods are consistent and must coincide. Final answer: $\\boxed{\\frac{558009}$.\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 $S^2/4=\\frac{558009}{4}$.",
"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_... | 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 $x=y=373.5$. |
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