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Multivariable CalculusMediumThe Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation

The Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation · Medium problem

Let z=f(x,y)z = f(x,y) have continuous second partial derivatives, with fxx=1f_{xx} = 1, fxy=2f_{xy} = 2 and fyy=−1f_{yy} = -1 everywhere. Along the line x=2tx = 2t, y=3ty = 3t, find d2zdt2\dfrac{d^2 z}{dt^2}.