Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 14 - Partial Derivatives - 14.1 Exercises - Page 913: 14

Answer

Domain = $\{(x,y)|xy\geq 0\}$ (see image)

Work Step by Step

Because of the restrictions for square roots, f is defined when $xy\geq 0$ that is, for (x,y) from the $ \mathbb{R}^{2}$ plane such that x and y have the same sign, or either is zero. This defines the quadrants I and III, with axes included. Domain = $\{(x,y)|xy\geq 0\}$ (see image)
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