Consider the Surface $z = x y$ And the Point $P = ( - 4,3 , - 12 )$

question 45

Essay

Consider the surface $z = x y$ and the point $P = ( - 4,3 , - 12 )$ .Find an equation for the plane tangent to the surface at P.

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