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Homework Statement
On R^3 with the usual coordinates (x,y,z), consider the pairs of vector fields X,Y given below. For each pair, determine if there is a function f:R^3-->R with non-vanishing derivative df satisfying Xf=Yf=0, and either find such a function or prove that there is none.
(a) X=(e^x)d/dx - ((e^x)z + 2y)d/dz, Y=(e^x)d/dy - (2y)d/dz
(b) X=(e^x)d/dx - ((e^x)z + 2x)d/dz, Y=(e^x)d/dy - (2y)d/dz
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
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