Functions of Several Variables: Examples


1. Find and simplify the following function values:
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Answer:

Substitute in and simplify:

a)
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b)
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c)
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2. Describe the level curves of the following function at the following k values:
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Answer:

To find the answer, simply rearrange the equation and put the k value in for z:

a) Strait line with slope of -1, y intercept of -1.
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b) strait line with slope of -1, y intercept of 0.
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c) strait line with slope of -1, y intercept of 2.
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