Math Problem Statement

Find fx, fy, fz, fxx, fxy, fxz, fyz at points (2, -1, 3) and (-1, 1, 0) for the function f(x, y, z) = (2x^2 + xy) / (yz - 2).

Solution

The visible portion of the question reads:

  • Question 5(a): "Find fx,fy,fz,fxx,fxy,fxz,fyz,at points(2,1,3),(1,1,0)f_x, f_y, f_z, f_{xx}, f_{xy}, f_{xz}, f_{yz}, \text{at points} (2, -1, 3), (−1, 1, 0). If f(x,y,z)=2x2+xyyz2f(x, y, z) = \frac{2x^2 + xy}{yz - 2}."

This question is asking for the first-order and second-order partial derivatives of the given multivariable function f(x,y,z)f(x, y, z), and to evaluate them at specific points.

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  1. Find the partial derivatives fx,fy,fzf_x, f_y, f_z (first-order) and fxx,fxy,fxz,fyzf_{xx}, f_{xy}, f_{xz}, f_{yz} (second-order)?
  2. Evaluate the derivatives at the points (2,1,3)(2, -1, 3) and (1,1,0)(-1, 1, 0)?

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Here are five related questions to this topic:

  1. What is the physical interpretation of partial derivatives in a multivariable function?
  2. How do mixed partial derivatives relate to the symmetry of a function?
  3. Can we always compute higher-order partial derivatives for every function?
  4. How does implicit differentiation differ when working with multivariable functions?
  5. What conditions must be met for Clairaut's theorem on the equality of mixed partial derivatives to apply?

Tip: When computing second-order partial derivatives, always start by calculating the first-order derivatives carefully to avoid mistakes in the chain rule!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Partial Derivatives
Multivariable Calculus
First-order Derivatives
Second-order Derivatives

Formulas

fx = ∂f/∂x
fy = ∂f/∂y
fz = ∂f/∂z
fxx = ∂²f/∂x²
fxy = ∂²f/∂x∂y
fxz = ∂²f/∂x∂z
fyz = ∂²f/∂y∂z

Theorems

Clairaut's Theorem on Mixed Partial Derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus or Multivariable Calculus