Which conditions make (a, b) a critical point (stationary point) of f(x,y)? What does the sign of A(h, k) = f(a+h,b+k)-f(a, b) reveal about (a,b)?

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Which conditions make (a, b) a critical point (stationary point) of f(x,y)?
What does the sign of A(h, k) = f(a+h,b+k)-f(a, b) reveal about
(a,b)?
Transcribed Image Text:Which conditions make (a, b) a critical point (stationary point) of f(x,y)? What does the sign of A(h, k) = f(a+h,b+k)-f(a, b) reveal about (a,b)?
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