Determine whether the vector field is conservative. F(x, y) = (8y − x2)i + (8x + y)j   If it is, find a potential function for the vector field.  f(x, y) = ______ + k

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Determine whether the vector field is conservative.
F(x, y) = (8y − x2)i + (8x + y)j
 
If it is, find a potential function for the vector field. 
f(xy) = ______ + k
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