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Calculus Multivariable

Deborah Hughes-Hallett, Andrew M. Gleason, William G. McCallum

ISBN #9781119374206

7th Edition

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Summary

Calculus Multivariable is a comprehensive textbook that methodically builds the reader's understanding of multivariable functions, vector operations, differentiation, and integration in higher dimensions. It starts by exploring functions of several variables and the visualization of their behaviors using 3D graphs, contour diagrams, and level surfaces, before delving into the fundamentals of vectors and their algebraic and geometric applications. The text then advances through techniques of differentiation—including partial derivatives, gradients, and chain rules—and optimizes functions using critical points and Lagrange multipliers. Later sections integrate these concepts through double and triple integrals, parameterization, and advanced theorems like Stokes’ and the Divergence Theorem, connecting theory to practical applications in physics, engineering, and beyond.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 12

Functions of Several Variables

Chapter 13

A Fundamental Tool: Vectors

Chapter 14

Differentiating Functions of Several Variables

Chapter 15

Optimization: Local and Global Extrema

Chapter 16

Integrating Functions of Several variables

Chapter 17

Parameterization and Vector Fields

Chapter 18

Line Integrals

Chapter 19

Flux Integrals and Divergence

Chapter 20

The Curl and Strokes' Theorem

Chapter 21

Parameters, Coordinates, and Integrals

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Problem 1

Table 16.4 gives values of the function $f(x, y),$ which is increasing in $x$ and decreasing in $y$ on the region $R: 0 \leq x \leq 6,0 \leq y \leq 1 .$ Make the best possible upper and lower estimates of $\int_{R} f(x, y) d A$ (TABLE CAN'T COPY)

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Problem 2

Figures (I)-(VI) show level curves of six functions around a critical point $P .$ Does each function have a local maximum, a local minimum, or a saddle point at $P ?$ (FIGURE CAN'T COPY)

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Problem 3

Say whether the given quantity is a vector or a scalar. The distance from Seattle to St. Louis.

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Problem 4

Which of the points $P=(1,2,1)$ and $Q=(2,0,0)$ is closest to the origin?

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Problem 5

Given the following table of values for $z=f(x, y),$ estimate $f_{x}(3,2)$ and $f_{y}(3,2),$ assuming they exist. $$\begin{array}{c||c|c|c}x \backslash y & 0 & 2 & 5 \\\hline 1 & 1 & 2 & 4 \\\hline 3 & -1 & 1 & 2 \\\hline 6 & -3 & 0 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Problem 6

Find a parameterization for the curve. (FIGURE CAN'T COPY)

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