Let f ( x , y ) = 3 x y + y 2. a) Find the directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction given by <1,1>. b) Find the second directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction given by <1,1>. (Don't follow a formula that you'll never remember! Just follow your nose...) c) What about the third directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction <1,1>? Please explain each step you make.

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Let f ( x , y ) = 3 x y + y 2.
a) Find the directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction given by <1,1>.
b) Find the second directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction given by <1,1>. (Don't follow a formula that you'll never remember! Just follow your nose...)
c) What about the third directional derivative of f at (1,2) in the direction <1,1>?

Please explain each step you make. 

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