Find the gradient of the function at the given point. Function Point f(x, y) = x + 8y (7,3) y + 1 Vf(7, 3) = 15 2 X Find the maximum value of the directional derivative at the given point.

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**Gradient and Directional Derivative**

**Objective**: Determine the gradient of the function at a specified point and calculate the maximum value of the directional derivative.

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**Function**:
\[ f(x, y) = \frac{x + 8y}{y + 1} \]

**Point**:
\[ (7, 3) \]

To find the gradient (\(\nabla f\)) at the given point:

\[ \nabla f(7, 3) = \frac{15}{2} \]

*Note*: This box contains an incorrect response, indicated by a red cross.

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**Next Task**:
Find the maximum value of the directional derivative at the given point.

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This section guides you through evaluating the gradient and understanding the process of calculating the directional derivative in multivariable calculus.
Transcribed Image Text:**Gradient and Directional Derivative** **Objective**: Determine the gradient of the function at a specified point and calculate the maximum value of the directional derivative. --- **Function**: \[ f(x, y) = \frac{x + 8y}{y + 1} \] **Point**: \[ (7, 3) \] To find the gradient (\(\nabla f\)) at the given point: \[ \nabla f(7, 3) = \frac{15}{2} \] *Note*: This box contains an incorrect response, indicated by a red cross. --- **Next Task**: Find the maximum value of the directional derivative at the given point. --- This section guides you through evaluating the gradient and understanding the process of calculating the directional derivative in multivariable calculus.
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The given function fx,y=x+8yy+1

We have to find the gradient of fx,y at the point 7,3 and also find the maximum value of the directional derivative at the given point.

Use the derivative formulas:

ddxx=1ddxax=addxuv=vu'-uv'v2

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