THEOREM 15.14 Derivatives and Local Maximum/Minimum Values If f has a local maximum or minimum value at (a, b) and the partial derivatives f, and f, exist at (a, b), then f_(a, b) = f,(a, b) = 0.

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The paraboloid z = x2 + y2 - 4x + 2y + 5 has a local minimum at (2, -1). Verify the conclusion of as shown for this function.

THEOREM 15.14 Derivatives and Local Maximum/Minimum Values
If f has a local maximum or minimum value at (a, b) and the partial derivatives f,
and f, exist at (a, b), then f_(a, b) = f,(a, b) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:THEOREM 15.14 Derivatives and Local Maximum/Minimum Values If f has a local maximum or minimum value at (a, b) and the partial derivatives f, and f, exist at (a, b), then f_(a, b) = f,(a, b) = 0.
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