SOLUTION: Given the following function: 4x2 – 3xy a) take the partial derivative with respect to x. b) take the partial derivative with respect to y.

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Question 110418: Given the following function:
4x2 – 3xy
a) take the partial derivative with respect to x.
b) take the partial derivative with respect to y.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a) Let y be a constant. So the partial derivative with respect to x is

%28d%2Fdx%29%2A%284x%5E2-3xy%29=8x-3y

b) Let x be a constant. So the partial derivative with respect to y is

%28d%2Fdy%29%2A%284x%5E2-3xy%29=0-3x=-3x