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Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) §13.4 Directional Derivatives and Gradients, #38 · Multivariable Calculus · Gradient & optimization

If … at the points …, estimate grad … by assuming

If at the points , estimate grad by assuming .

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Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) · §13.4 Directional Derivatives and Gradients, #38

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