We have following function f(x,y)=min(y(1−x),xya) where x>=0,y>=0,a>=0. Only x and y are the optimization variables. Concave function of (x,y)?

Demarion Ortega

Demarion Ortega

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2022-11-02

We have following function f ( x , y ) = min ( y ( 1 x ) , x y a ) where x 0 , y 0 , a 0. Only x and y are the optimization variables. I want to ask is it a concave function of ( x , y )?

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Kennedy Evans

Kennedy Evans

Beginner2022-11-03Added 16 answers

If a = 0 then on the segment { ( 1 + t , 1 t )   :   0 t 1 }

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