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This lecture covers the concept of Lagrange multipliers in the context of optimization problems with two variables. The instructor explains how to find extreme points of a function subject to a constraint, using examples and mathematical derivations. The lecture also delves into the process of minimizing a function while satisfying a given constraint, illustrating the methodology through step-by-step calculations. Additionally, the presentation explores the application of Lagrange multipliers in finding global and local extrema of functions, emphasizing the importance of correctly setting up and solving the optimization equations.