...point (x, y) is given by the? You are at the point corresponding to (1, -2) in a valley whose elevation at a point (x, y) is given by the function h(x, y) = (x+y)/(1+x^2).
a) In what direction should you head in order to descend the fastest?
b) In which direction can you head in order to stay at the same elevation?
and can you explain your answer for part b?
a) In what direction should you head in order to descend the fastest?
b) In which direction can you head in order to stay at the same elevation?
and can you explain your answer for part b?