Chapter 12: Q. 58. (page 945)
For the partial derivatives given in Exercises 55–58, find the
most general form for a function of three variables, ,
with the given partial derivative.
Short Answer
The most general form ofso thatis
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Chapter 12: Q. 58. (page 945)
For the partial derivatives given in Exercises 55–58, find the
most general form for a function of three variables, ,
with the given partial derivative.
The most general form ofso thatis
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