Let f(x, y) = 2x2y + 3xy. Use the (limit) definition of partials derivatives to show that fx(x, y) = 4xy + 3y and fy(x, y) = 2x2 + 3x.

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Let f(x, y) = 2x2y + 3xy. Use the (limit) definition of partials derivatives to show that fx(x, y) = 4xy + 3y and fy(x, y) = 2x2 + 3x.

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