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We finished the concept of directional derivatives, introducing the notation for the gradient of a function of several variables. We proved the formula of the maximum value of the directional derivative, as well as the direction for which it is maximized.

Next time we’ll begin basic optimization theory for functions of several variables.

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One Response to “Calculus IV: Directional Derivatives”

  1. on 16 Nov 2007 at 4:14 am elionora777

    I haven’t yet finished high school but I want to learn calculus and advanced math for the future-is there anyway I can do that online?

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