Find the directional derivative of the field f(x, y, z) = -4x³ + 3 xy² + 5 y³ at P = (-1,–3,5) in the direction a = (1,3, –4). Give an exact answer. D(1,3,-4)/(-1,-3,5)

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Find the directional derivative of the field f(x,y, z) = -4x³ + 3 xy² + 5 y³ at P = (-1, –3,5) in the direction a = (1,3, –4). Give an exact
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D(1,3,–4)f|(-1,–3,5)
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