How Do You Determine Constants A, B, and C in the Function f(x, y, z)?

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In summary, the conversation is about finding the values of A, B, and C in the function f(x,y,z)=Axy^2+Byz+Cx^3*z^2 at point (1,2,-1) where the maximum pointed derivative is 32 in the direction of x=0, y=0, z=1. The gradient of the function is (0,0,32) and using this, we can get 3 equations with 3 unknowns to solve for A, B, and C. The use of \nabla in a "tex" formula is also discussed.
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f(x,y,z)=Axy^2+Byz+Cx^3*z^2
given data: at point(1,2,-1) the maximum pointed devertive of f is
at direcation
x=0 y=0 z=1
and its value is 32
so what are they A,B ,C?

the only thing i know that since the func is differncial
32=(0,0,1)*grad f
and from here we get
B-C=16

but how do we get 2 more equation?
i don't know how to use the data that this is the max pointed devertive
 
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Remember that the gradient must be parallell to the direction of maximal "pointed" derivative!
The gradient is therefore:
[tex]\nabla{f}=(0,0,32)[/tex]
Hence, you get 3 equations with 3 unknowns, one equation for each component.
 
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arildno said:
Remember that the gradient must be parallell to the direction of maximal "pointed" derivative!
The gradient is therefore:
[tex]\nabla{f}=(0,0,32)[/tex]
Hence, you get 3 equations with 3 unknowns, one equation for each component.
thank u
how did u do the formula? (with the grad symbol)
 
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He used \nabla in a "tex" formula.

Click on any "tex" formula and you will see the code used.
 

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