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Partial Derivatives & the Gradient · Challenge problem

Let r(b,c)r(b,c) be the larger root of x2+bx+c=0x^2 + bx + c = 0, so r(−5,6)=3r(-5, 6) = 3. Without using the quadratic formula, find rbr_b and rcr_c at (b,c)=(−5,6)(b,c) = (-5, 6) and use the linear approximation of rr to estimate the larger root of x2−5.1x+6.2=0x^2 - 5.1x + 6.2 = 0.