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Unit 3: Applications of multivariable derivatives
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The tools of partial derivatives, like the gradient and other concepts, can be used to optimize and approximate multivariable functions. These are very useful in the real world—this is one of the main reasons why people study multivariable calculus!Learn
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- Find critical points of multivariable functionsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
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