= f(x, y) = { x² + y² 0 Determine whether the function z = (why or why not) for (x, y) = (0,0) for (x, y) = (0,0) is differentiable at (0,0).

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**Problem Statement: Differentiability of a Function**

Determine whether the function \( z = f(x, y) \) given by

\[
f(x, y) =
\begin{cases} 
\frac{x^3 - y^3}{x^2 + y^2} & \text{for} \quad (x, y) \neq (0, 0) \\
0 & \text{for} \quad (x, y) = (0, 0)
\end{cases}
\]

is differentiable at \((0, 0)\).

*(Provide reasoning for your conclusion).*
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement: Differentiability of a Function** Determine whether the function \( z = f(x, y) \) given by \[ f(x, y) = \begin{cases} \frac{x^3 - y^3}{x^2 + y^2} & \text{for} \quad (x, y) \neq (0, 0) \\ 0 & \text{for} \quad (x, y) = (0, 0) \end{cases} \] is differentiable at \((0, 0)\). *(Provide reasoning for your conclusion).*
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