Question: Compute the discriminant D ( x , y ) o f the function. f ( x , y ) = x 3 + y 4

Compute the discriminant D(x,y)of the function.
f(x,y)=x3+y4-6x-2y2+5
(Express numbers in exact form. Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed.)
D(x,y)=
Which of these points are saddle points?
(-22,0)
(22,0)
(22,-1)
(-22,1)
(22,1)
(-22,-1)
Compute the discriminant D ( x , y ) o f the

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