Sun K.
asked 05/24/13Write an equation for the tangent plane?
If f(0, -2)=4 and gradient f(0, -2)=<4/5, 12/25>, write an equation for the tangent plane to the surface z=f(x, y) at this point.
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Inactive Tutor answered 05/25/13
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F(x, y, z) = f(x, y) - z
Fx = fx = 4/5
Fy = fy = 12/25
Fz = -1
So, the equation for the tangent plane is (4/5)x + (12/25)(y+2) - (z-4) = 0
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Sun K.
Where did you get Fz=-1?
05/25/13