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Which test can be used to determine whether a critical point (a, b) is a local minimum, local maximum, or a saddle point for a function f(x,y)𝑓(𝑥,𝑦)?a.First Partial Derivative Testb.Critical Point Testc.Second Partial Derivative Testd.Lagrange Multiplier Test

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Which test can be used to determine whether a critical point (a, b) is a local minimum, local maximum, or a saddle point for a function f(x,y)𝑓(𝑥,𝑦)?a.First Partial Derivative Testb.Critical Point Testc.Second Partial Derivative Testd.Lagrange Multiplier Test

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The Second Partial Derivative Test (option c) can be used to determine whether a critical point (a, b) is a local minimum, local maximum, or a saddle point for a function f(x,y).

Here are the steps to perform the Second Partial Derivative Test:

  1. Find the first partial derivatives fx and fy and set them equal to zero to solve for the critical points.

  2. Find the second partial derivatives fxx, fyy, and fxy.

  3. Evaluate the second partial derivatives at the critical point(s).

  4. Use the discriminant D = (fxx)(fyy) - (fxy)^2.

  5. If D > 0 and fxx > 0, then the function has a local minimum at the point. If D > 0 and fxx < 0, then the function has a local maximum at the point. If D < 0, then the function has a saddle point at the point. If D = 0, then the test is inconclusive.

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