How to solve this function by using two initial points. Kindly assist.
I think you should post your question at
IML form
https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-IML-Software-and-Matrix/bd-p/sas_iml
or OR form
https://communities.sas.com/t5/Mathematical-Optimization/bd-p/operations_research
@Rick_SAS @RobPratt could give you a hand .
There is not enough information to solve this problem. What are A and n?
In any case, you should use PROC OPTMODEL with the NLP solver:
solve with nlp / algorithm=activeset;
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