If în is a unit vector, then în · Vf is called the directional derivative of f in the direction n. Find the directional derivative of f (x,y) = x²yz in the direction 4 î- 3 k at a point (1, -1,1).

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.2: Partial Derivatives
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16. If n is a unit vector, then în · Vf is called the directional derivative of f in the
direction n.
Find the directional derivative of ƒ (x,y) = x²yz in the direction 4 î - 3 k at a
point (1,-1, 1).
Transcribed Image Text:16. If n is a unit vector, then în · Vf is called the directional derivative of f in the direction n. Find the directional derivative of ƒ (x,y) = x²yz in the direction 4 î - 3 k at a point (1,-1, 1).
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