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Multivariable CalculusChallengePartial Derivatives & the Gradient

Partial Derivatives & the Gradient · Challenge problem

Let A=(0,0)A = (0,0) and B=(6,0)B = (6,0), and let f(P)=∣PA∣+∣PB∣f(P) = \lvert PA\rvert + \lvert PB\rvert be the sum of the distances from the point P=(x,y)P = (x,y) to AA and BB. Find ∣∇f∣\lvert\nabla f\rvert at P=(0,8)P = (0, 8).