$$\text { Find the maximum value of } Q ( x ) \text { subject to the constraint } _x T _ { x = 1 } \text {. }$$

question 2

Multiple Choice

$$\text { Find the maximum value of } Q ( x ) \text { subject to the constraint } _x T _ { x = 1 } \text {. }$$
- $$Q ( x ) = 2 x _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } + 9 x _ { 2 } ^ { 2 } + 5 \times \frac { 2 } { 3 }$$

• A) 2
• B) 18
• C) 5
• D) 9

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