Use the Level Curves Of $f ( x , y )$

question 53

Essay

Use the level curves of $f ( x , y )$ shown below to estimate the critical points of $f$ . Indicate whether $f$ has a saddle point or a local maximum or minimum at each of those points.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Law

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Motivation-Hygiene Theory

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Motivators

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