Consider the function defined by f(x,y) = 4xy - 2x2. Evaluate the directional derivative of f at point(1,-1) in direction of the vector which subtends an angle of pi/6 with the positive x-axis.

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Consider the function defined by f(x,y) = 4xy - 2x2.

Evaluate the directional derivative of f at point(1,-1) in direction of the vector which subtends an angle of pi/6 with the positive x-axis.

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