Find the First Partial Derivatives of the Function $f ( x , y ) = 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x y + 8 y ^ { 2 }$

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Short Answer

Find the first partial derivatives of the function $f ( x , y ) = 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7 x y + 8 y ^ { 2 }$

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Definitions:

Homozygous Recessive

An individual that has inherited two identical alleles for a particular trait from each parent, manifesting a trait that is only expressed when dominant alleles are absent.

Sterile Offspring

Individuals that are unable to reproduce due to genetic or physical abnormalities.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving evolution.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, encompassing all the genes inherited from the parents.