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 - 14.2 Exercises - Page 923: 7

Answer

$$\lim\limits_{(x,y) \to (2,1)} = \frac{2}{7}$$

Work Step by Step

$xy$, $x^2$ and $3y^2$ are continuous everywhere (polynomial functions). $\frac{4-xy}{x^2 + 3y^2}$ is continuous on its domain (rational function): $x^2 + 3y^2 \ne 0$ In this case: $(2)^2 + 3(1)^2 = 7 \ne 0$. Thus, this function is continuous at (2,1). Therefore, we can substitute the values of x and y directly into the fuction. $$\lim\limits_{(x,y) \to (2,1)} \Bigg(\frac{4 - xy}{x^2 + 3y^2}\Bigg) = \Bigg(\frac{4 - (2)(1)}{(2)^2 + 3(1)^2}\Bigg)$$ $$= \frac{2}{7}$$
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