Section 14.3 Partial Derivatives

Ex 74

Level curves are shown for a function \(f\). Determine whether the following partial derivatives are positive or negative at the point \(P\).

  1. \(f_x\)
  2. \(f_y\)
  3. \(f_{xx}\)
  4. \(f_{xy}\)
  5. \(f_{yy}\)