The temperature at the point (x, y) on a metal plate is  T(x, y) = x/((x^2)+(y^2)). Find the direction of greatest increase in heat from the point (1, 2).

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Chapter8: Further Techniques And Applications Of Integration
Section8.2: Integration By Parts
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The temperature at the point (xy) on a metal plate is 
T(x, y) = x/((x^2)+(y^2)).
Find the direction of greatest increase in heat from the point (1, 2).
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