Let f(x, y) = arctan(xy). Find the unit vector in the direction where the directional derivative of f at (1, 2) is maximum. What is the maximum rate of change at (1, 2

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Let f(x, y) = arctan(xy). Find the unit vector in the direction where the directional derivative of f at (1, 2) is maximum. What is the maximum rate of change at (1, 2)?

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