Expressed all partial derivatives

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The discussion revolves around proving the equation (∂z/∂x)*x + (∂z/∂y)*y = 3*z for the function F(x*y; z/x), where z is a function of x and y. The user has expressed partial derivatives but arrived at (∂z/∂x)*x - (∂z/∂y)*y = z instead, leading to frustration over the perceived impossibility of the problem. There is a suggestion to reconsider the problem setup and use the chain rule for the variables u = x*y and v = z/x to find the correct derivatives. The user seeks clarification on their approach and whether their interpretation of z as an arbitrary function is correct. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in solving the problem and the need for accurate application of calculus principles.
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I'm given F(x*y;z/x), where z=z(x,y).
I have to proof that (∂z/∂x)*x+(∂z/∂y)*y=3*z
I have expressed all partial derivatives, but I got only (∂z/∂x)*x-(∂z/∂y)*y=z
I think that it's impossible at all to solve this problem, because z is arbitrary function as i understand.
Help me please. Where I'm wrong?
 
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I made it. And received (∂z/∂x)*x-(∂z/∂y)*y=z
Did anyone get (∂z/∂x)*x+(∂z/∂y)*y=3*z ??
I've denoted already many hours for this problem and many times got "incorrect" answer. Now I think that my solution is correct and something is wrong with a "handwritten answers" on the sheet with problems
 
Yegor said:
I'm given F(x*y;z/x), where z=z(x,y).
I have to proof that (∂z/∂x)*x+(∂z/∂y)*y=3*z
I have expressed all partial derivatives, but I got only (∂z/∂x)*x-(∂z/∂y)*y=z
I think that it's impossible at all to solve this problem, because z is arbitrary function as i understand.
Help me please. Where I'm wrong?

Have you stated the problem correctly?

Consider the variables u = x*y and v = z/x and take the partial derivatives of F using the chain rule
 
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