f(x,y)=3 e^x cos y, (a,b)=(0,π/4), and v⃗ =(2,3).  Calculate the directional derivative of f at the point (a,b) in the direction defined by v⃗ .     Find the direction at (a,b) in which the rate of change of f is greatest.     Find the maximum rate of change.

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f(x,y)=3 e^x cos y, (a,b)=(0,π/4), and v⃗ =(2,3). 

  1. Calculate the directional derivative of f at the point (a,b) in the direction defined by v⃗ . 

      

  2. Find the direction at (a,b) in which the rate of change of f is greatest. 

      

  3. Find the maximum rate of change. 

      

  4. Fill in the blank: f decreases the most at (a,b) in the direction of 

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