Using the Contour Diagram for F(x, Y), Find the Sign $f _ { y y } ( P )$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Using the contour diagram for f(x, y) , find the sign of $f _ { y y } ( P )$ given that f_xx(P) < 0.

• A)Negative
• B)Positive
• C)Not possible to decide

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