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Multivariable Functions

A multivariable function depends on more than one variable and is needed to model complex phenomena; for example, the volume of a rectangular solid V depends on its width W, length L, and height H. Partial derivatives in calculus allow us to differentiate a function with respect to one variable while holding other variables constant, represented by the partial derivative symbols ∂f/∂x for a function f(x,y) differentiated with respect to x or ∂f/∂y for differentiation with respect to y.

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Multivariable Functions

A multivariable function depends on more than one variable and is needed to model complex phenomena; for example, the volume of a rectangular solid V depends on its width W, length L, and height H. Partial derivatives in calculus allow us to differentiate a function with respect to one variable while holding other variables constant, represented by the partial derivative symbols ∂f/∂x for a function f(x,y) differentiated with respect to x or ∂f/∂y for differentiation with respect to y.

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Multivariable Functions

A multivariable function is a function with several variables. Functions with more than one variable are needed in order to mathematically model complicated physical phenomena. Examples of multivariable functions. A rectangular solid has width W, length L and height H. The volume V of the rectangular solid is given by V = W L H. If W, L and H vary, volume V depends on 3 variables: width W, length L and height H.

Partial Derivatives in Calculus

Let f(x,y) be a function with two variables. If we keep y constant and differentiate f (assuming f is differentiable) with respect to the variable x, we obtain what is called the partial derivative of f with respect to x which is denoted by f x or fx

Similarly If we keep x constant and differentiate f (assuming f is differentiable) with respect to the variable y, we obtain what is called the partial derivative of f with respect to y which is denoted by f y or fy

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