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 - 14.3 Exercises - Page 936: 28

Answer

As a result $f_x=yx^{y-1}$, $f_y=x^y\ln{(x)}$.

Work Step by Step

$f(x,y)=x^y$ In order to find $f_x$ we treat $y$ as a constant and differentiate with respect to $x$. $f_x=yx^{y-1}$ In order to find $f_y$ we treat $x$ as a constant and differentiate with respect to $y$. $f_y=x^y\ln{(x)}$
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