Consider the Level Curves Shown for the Function Z = $f _ { y x } ( - 1 , - 5 )$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider the level curves shown for the function z = f(x, y) . Determine the sign of $f _ { y x } ( - 1 , - 5 )$

• A)Positive
• B)Negative

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