Homework Problems for Chapter 1
Unconstrained Optimization via Calculus

Notes

• Homework problems will be collected each Monday. In general, problems for each section are due on the first Monday following their discussion in class.
• Do not wait until the last minute to look at the problems. In fact, I suggest that you look at the problems in advance of our discussion of the material in class.
• I have tried to keep the number of problems to a minimum. However, some of these problems will require some thought. You should expect that some parts of them do not make sense the first time you read them. However, as you re-read the problem, and the text, you should find that the questions start to become clearer.
• I expect you to come to me for help whenever it's needed. I believe it is very important (for this course) that you successfully work all these problems. My e-mail address is meade@math.sc.edu; my office phone is x6183.

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