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Multivariable CalculusChallengeThe Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation

The Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation · Challenge problem

A smooth function f(x,y)f(x,y) is homogeneous of degree 33, meaning f(λx,λy)=λ3f(x,y)f(\lambda x, \lambda y) = \lambda^3 f(x,y) for all λ>0\lambda > 0. Given that f(2,1)=5f(2, 1) = 5, find x2fxx+2xyfxy+y2fyyx^2 f_{xx} + 2xy f_{xy} + y^2 f_{yy} at (2,1)(2, 1).