(a) How many nth-order partial derivatives does a function of two variables have? 2" (b) If these partial derivatives are all continuous, how many of them can be distinct? 2" (c) Answer the question in part (a) for a function of three variables.

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.2: Partial Derivatives
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(a) How many nth-order partial derivatives does a function of two variables have?
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(b) If these partial derivatives are all continuous, how many of them can be distinct?
2"
(c) Answer the question in part (a) for a function of three variables.
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Transcribed Image Text:(a) How many nth-order partial derivatives does a function of two variables have? 2" (b) If these partial derivatives are all continuous, how many of them can be distinct? 2" (c) Answer the question in part (a) for a function of three variables. 3"
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