Differential of a map (mathematical analysis)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the differential of the map defined by the function f: R^3 -> R^2, given by f(x, y, z) = (xy^3 + x^2z, x^3y^2z), specifically at the point (1, 2, 3) and in the direction of the vector (1, -1, 4). The key to solving this problem involves using the Jacobian matrix to find the differential and then applying the concept of parametrization. A suggested approach is to define a new function g(t) = f(tv), where v is the unit vector in the direction of (1, -1, 4).

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Im not sure if this is the right section to post this question..

Calculate the differential of the map
f:R^3 -> R^2 , (x ,y ,z)->(xy3 + x2z , x3y2z) at (1 ,2 ,3) in the direction (1 ,-1 , 4)

I know how to get the differential of the map (finding the jacobian matrix) but the only part i am not sure about is the 'in the direction' part. how do i use (1 ,-1 ,4) in trying to get the answer?
thanks.
 
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Laney5 said:
Im not sure if this is the right section to post this question..

Calculate the differential of the map
f:R^3 -> R^2 , (x ,y ,z)->(xy3 + x2z , x3y2z) at (1 ,2 ,3) in the direction (1 ,-1 , 4)

I know how to get the differential of the map (finding the jacobian matrix) but the only part i am not sure about is the 'in the direction' part. how do i use (1 ,-1 ,4) in trying to get the answer?
thanks.

Why not parametrize the function? Let g(t) = f(tv) where v is (1, -1, 4) / length(1,-1,4). This function g(t) then represents the value of f when you walk a distance t in the direction (1,-1,4).
 

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