Question

Can someone help me with this linear approximation question?

Answer 1

I posted a picture of the question and my notes from class, but I dont understand why I have to take the partial derivative of both x and y to solve this.

Answer 2

So the answer was \[e^xln(1+y) \approx y\]

Answer 3

@iambatman @ganeshie8 @nincompoop

Answer 4

Thanks still so confused. My profesor sucks :/

Answer 5

http://mathinsight.org/linear_approximation_multivariable

Answer 6

I think you can read the site and solve your problem by yourself. I am sorry for deleting my comments. I think they are not valid. hehehe. I figure out my mistake and don't want to confuse you. Again, I am sorry.