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Suppose f(x,y)=2x^2+2xy1y^2, P=(1,1), and u =1517,817. A. Compute the gradient o

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Question

Suppose f(x,y)=2x^2+2xy1y^2, P=(1,1), and u =1517,817.

A. Compute the gradient of f.
f(x,y)=  i+  j
Note: Your answers should be expressions of x and y; e.g. "3x4y"

B. Compute the directional derivative of f in the direction of u .
Du f(x,y)=  
Note: Your answer should be an expression of x and y; e.g. "3x4y"

C. Evaluate the gradient at the point P.
f(1,1)=  i+  j
Note: Your answers should be numbers

D. Compute the directional derivative of f at P in the direction u .
Du f(1,1)=  
Note: Your answer should be a number

Explanation / Answer

f(x,y)=2x2+2xy1y2

A. Compute the gradient of f.

fx=-4x+2y,fy=2x-2y
f(x,y)=<-4x+2y,2x-2y>

B. Compute the directional derivative of f in the direction of u .
Du f(x,y)=f. u/|u|

=<-4x+2y,2x-2y>.1517,817/[(1517)2 +(817)2]

=[1517(-4x+2y) + 817(2x-2y)]/1723

=[7702x -4668y]//1723

=4.47x-2.71y

C. Evaluate the gradient at the point P.
f(1,1)=<-4+2,2-2>=<-2,0>

D. Compute the directional derivative of f at P in the direction u .
Du f(1,1)=4.47-2.71=1.76