Compute the limit (x,y)→(0,0) of 8xy / 2x^2+ 4y^2 along the following paths.   (a)  Along the y-axis. (b)  Along the line y=3x. (c)  What can you conclude about the limit?

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Compute the limit (x,y)→(0,0) of 8xy / 2x^2+ 4y^2 along the following paths.

 

(a)  Along the y-axis.

(b)  Along the line y=3x.

(c)  What can you conclude about the limit?

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