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Multivariable CalculusChallengePartial Derivatives & the Gradient

Partial Derivatives & the Gradient · Challenge problem

Let f(x,y)=x3−y3x2+y2f(x,y) = \dfrac{x^3 - y^3}{x^2 + y^2} for (x,y)≠(0,0)(x,y) \ne (0,0) and f(0,0)=0f(0,0) = 0. Using the limit definition, find the directional derivative Duf(0,0)D_{\mathbf{u}}f(0,0) for u=(35,45)\mathbf{u} = \left(\dfrac{3}{5}, \dfrac{4}{5}\right).