What is the nature of the surface at the point of partial derivative equality?

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The discussion focuses on finding the point of partial derivative equality for the function f(x,y) = 1 - x² - y². The user successfully calculated the partial derivatives, resulting in the equations 2x = 2y = 0, leading to the conclusion that the point of interest is (0, 0) with a corresponding z-value of 1. A contour plot was created to illustrate the nature of the surface z = f(x, y) at this point. The user expresses concern about the simplicity of this problem compared to other assignment questions.

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Homework Statement



Let f(x,y)=1−x[itex]^{2}[/itex]−y[itex]^{2}[/itex]. Find the point at which

[itex]\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}[/itex] = [itex]\frac{\partial f}{\partial y}[/itex] = 0
and illustrate graphically the nature of the surface z = f (x, y) at this point.

The Attempt at a Solution



Just did the partial derivatives and got 2x=2y=0 hence x=0 and y=0

So illustrating z=f(x,y) at this point give z=1

Creating a contour plot I get the plot attached below.

This question is part of a difficult assignment I got from uni but this question seems way to easy in comparison to the rest of the assignment. I just want to make sure there isn't something I missed or is it really this simple?

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