alleryStart learning →A partial derivative differentiates in one variable while
Athe others are held constant
Ball variables are fixed
Cthe others are set to zero
Dall variables vary together
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the others are held constant
Only the chosen variable changes, and the remaining variables are treated as constants.
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