Math Problem Statement

Analyze the three given piecewise functions and explore their behavior, continuity, and differentiability at the point (0, 0).

Solution

The image presents three functions of two variables f(x,y)f(x, y), each defined piecewise. Here's a summary of the three functions:

1) First function:

\begin{cases} \frac{x^3 - y^3}{x^2 + y^2} & \text{if } (x, y) \neq (0, 0) \\ 0 & \text{if } (x, y) = (0, 0) \end{cases}$$ ### 2) Second function: $$f(x, y) = \begin{cases} \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} & \text{if } (x, y) \neq (0, 0) \\ 0 & \text{if } (x, y) = (0, 0) \end{cases}$$ ### 3) Third function: $$f(x, y) = \begin{cases} \frac{2x^2 y}{x^2 + y^2} & \text{if } (x, y) \neq (0, 0) \\ 0 & \text{if } (x, y) = (0, 0) \end{cases}$$ The functions are discontinuous at the point $$(0, 0)$$, and the piecewise definition assigns a value of 0 when $$(x, y) = (0, 0)$$. Would you like to analyze the limits of these functions as $$(x, y)$$ approaches $$(0, 0)$$, or perhaps explore continuity and differentiability? Let me know how you'd like to proceed! Here are five related questions you might find interesting: 1. What is the limit of each function as $$(x, y) \to (0, 0)$$? 2. Are any of the given functions continuous at $$(0, 0)$$? 3. What happens if we approach $$(0, 0)$$ along different paths? 4. Can these functions be extended to make them continuous at $$(0, 0)$$? 5. What are the partial derivatives of these functions? **Tip:** When dealing with multivariable limits, it's often useful to approach the point along different paths (e.g., along $$y = 0$$, $$x = 0$$, or $$y = x$$) to check for consistency in the limit value.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multivariable Calculus
Limits
Continuity
Differentiability

Formulas

f(x, y) = \frac{x^3 - y^3}{x^2 + y^2} for (x, y) ≠ (0, 0)
f(x, y) = \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} for (x, y) ≠ (0, 0)
f(x, y) = \frac{2x^2 y}{x^2 + y^2} for (x, y) ≠ (0, 0)

Theorems

Multivariable Limit Theorem
Path Independence for Limits
Continuity at a Point in Multivariable Functions

Suitable Grade Level

University Level (Calculus III or Multivariable Calculus)