Math Problem Statement
Consider the function f(x,y)=xy^3 . Does there exist a point or multiple points (x,y)=(a,b) where the following statements are both true: The direction of maximum increase is aligned with the vector ⟨1,1⟩ The slope in the direction of maximum increase is √18 a. There exists one point (a,b) . b. There exist four points (a,b) . c. There exist no points (a,b) . d. There exist two points (a,b) . e. There exist infinitely many points (a,b)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Multivariable Calculus
Directional Derivatives
Gradients
Formulas
Gradient: ∇f(x, y) = (∂f/∂x, ∂f/∂y)
Directional derivative: D_u f = ∇f · u
|∇f| = √( (∂f/∂x)^2 + (∂f/∂y)^2 )
Theorems
Gradient and Direction of Maximum Increase
Magnitude of the Gradient
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Math (Calculus III or Higher)
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