The temperature at point (x,y,z) in space is given by T(x,y,z) = x + yz. A fly is at the point (1, 2, 1). In what direction should begin to fly to cool off as quickly as possible?

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The temperature at point (x,y,z) in space is given by T(x,y,z) = x + yz. A fly is at
the point (1, 2, 1). In what direction should begin to fly to cool off as quickly as possible?
Write the unit vector for the requested direction. 

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