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Multivariable CalculusChallengeThe Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation

The Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation · Challenge problem

Let u(x,y)=excos⁡y+x2y2u(x,y) = e^x\cos y + x^2y^2, and write uu in polar coordinates x=rcos⁡θx = r\cos\theta, y=rsin⁡θy = r\sin\theta. Evaluate urr+1rur+1r2uθθu_{rr} + \dfrac{1}{r}u_r + \dfrac{1}{r^2}u_{\theta\theta} at r=1r = 1, θ=π4\theta = \dfrac{\pi}{4}.