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4. A function f is called homogeneous of degree n E N if, for all t e R, f(tx, ty) =
t" f(x, y). Consider a homogeneous function of degree n that is at least twice
differentiable.
(a) Prove that
af
af
ду
+ y
=nf(x,y).
(Hint: Differentiate both sides of the definition of a homogeneous function
with respect to t. )
(b) Prove that
+ 2xy Jrdy
— п(п — 1)f(г, у).
+ y?.
ду?
Transcribed Image Text:4. A function f is called homogeneous of degree n E N if, for all t e R, f(tx, ty) = t" f(x, y). Consider a homogeneous function of degree n that is at least twice differentiable. (a) Prove that af af ду + y =nf(x,y). (Hint: Differentiate both sides of the definition of a homogeneous function with respect to t. ) (b) Prove that + 2xy Jrdy — п(п — 1)f(г, у). + y?. ду?
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