Question
Differential Equations Question on Differential Equations
Let f(x, y) = ln(1 + x2 + y2 ) for (x, y) ∈ R2. Define
P=∂x2∂2f∣(0,0) R=∂y∂x∂2f∣(0,0)Q=∂x∂y∂2f∣(0,0)S=∂y2∂2f∣(0,0)
Then
A
PS − QR > 0 and P < 0
B
PS − QR > 0 and P > 0
C
PS − QR < 0 and P > 0
D
PS − QR < 0 and P < 0
Answer
PS − QR > 0 and P > 0
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : PS − QR > 0 and P > 0.