What does 2nd ord pde tell you? like fxx(x,y)

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Second-order partial differential equations (PDEs) provide insights into the relationships between a function and its first and second derivatives. They are essential in understanding the behavior of functions in multiple dimensions. Graphical representations can enhance comprehension by illustrating how changes in variables x and y affect the function's output. Utilizing specific values for x and y allows for the visualization of these relationships.

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pure and mixed, what do they tell you about a function?
 
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? Exactly what they say- they tell you about how the function, and its first and second derivatives, are related. If not that I don't know what you are looking for.
 
is there a graphical representation of what it looks like?
 
give values to x and y, and draw it.
 

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