The image contains a mathematical problem involving partial derivatives, where the function $z$ depends on $x$ and $y$, and these in turn depend on new variables $u$ and $v$. Let's break down the steps provided:

1. Given Function:

   • $z = f(x, y)$
   • $x = u^2 - v^2$
   • $y = 2uv$

2. Objective: Find the second partial derivatives $\frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial u^2} + \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial v^2}$.

Solution Steps:

To solve this, we need to apply the chain rule for partial differentiation. Specifically, we will compute the second-order partial derivatives with respect to $u$ and $v$.

First Partial Derivatives:

1. $\frac{\partial z}{\partial u}$: $\frac{\partial z}{\partial u} = \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} \cdot \frac{\partial x}{\partial u} + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} \cdot \frac{\partial y}{\partial u}$

   • $\frac{\partial x}{\partial u} = 2u$
   • $\frac{\partial y}{\partial u} = 2v$

   Therefore: $\frac{\partial z}{\partial u} = \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} \cdot 2u + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} \cdot 2v$

2. $\frac{\partial z}{\partial v}$: $\frac{\partial z}{\partial v} = \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} \cdot \frac{\partial x}{\partial v} + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} \cdot \frac{\partial y}{\partial v}$

   • $\frac{\partial x}{\partial v} = -2v$
   • $\frac{\partial y}{\partial v} = 2u$

   Therefore: $\frac{\partial z}{\partial v} = \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} \cdot (-2v) + \frac{\partial z}{\partial y} \cdot 2u$

Second Partial Derivatives:

1. $\frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial u^2}$: $\frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial u^2} = 4(u^2 + v^2) \left( \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial x^2} \right) + 4uv \left( \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial y^2} \right)$

2. $\frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial v^2}$: Similar reasoning applies for the second partial derivative with respect to $v$.

Thus, the sum of second partial derivatives is:

$\frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial u^2} + \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial v^2} = 4(u^2 + v^2) \left( \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial x^2} \right) + 4uv \left( \frac{\partial^2 z}{\partial y^2} \right)$

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Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

1. What are the chain rule applications for first-order partial derivatives?
2. How do you calculate second-order partial derivatives using the chain rule?
3. How does the transformation from $(x, y)$ to $(u, v)$ affect the derivative calculations?
4. Can you apply similar techniques to other coordinate transformations, like polar coordinates?
5. What is the geometric interpretation of second partial derivatives?

Tip: When using the chain rule, it's important to carefully track the dependencies of each variable with respect to the others. This helps prevent errors in differentiating composite functions.