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Optimization & Lagrange Multipliers · Medium problem

Let TT be the closed triangular region with vertices (0,0)(0,0), (4,0)(4,0) and (0,4)(0,4). Let MM and mm be the absolute maximum and absolute minimum of f(x,y)=x2+y2−2x−2yf(x,y) = x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 2y on TT. Find M−mM - m.