Let f(x, y) = 8 - 2x 2 - y 2 . For the following level curves

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Let f(x, y) = 8 - 2x2 - y2. For the following level curves f(x, y) = C and points (a, b), compute the slope of the line tangent to the level curve at (a, b) and verify that the tangent line is orthogonal to the gradient at that point.image

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Calculus For Scientists And Engineers Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 9780321849212

1st Edition

Authors: William L Briggs, Bernard Gillett, Bill L Briggs, Lyle Cochran

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