Minimize $F = x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 }$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Minimize $F = x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 }$ with $x + 2 y = 20$ .

• A) \(F = 2\)
• B) \(F = 20\)
• C) \(F = 80\)
• D) \(F = 72\)
• E) \(F = 60\)

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