Show that a function f : R2-R defined by f(x,y)= x3- y3 / x2+ y2, if (x,y) is not equal to (0,0)  and f(x,y)= 0, if x=y=0 is continuous at (0,0).

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.3: Maxima And Minima
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Show that a function f : R2-R defined by

f(x,y)= x3- y3 / x2+ y2, if (x,y) is not equal to (0,0)

 and f(x,y)= 0, if x=y=0

is continuous at (0,0).

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