How to solve
For f = ax + by the gradient is the constant vector (a, b); its magnitude is √(a² + b²).
Steps
- Read off f_x = a and f_y = b.
- Square both and add.
- Take the square root — these drills use Pythagorean pairs.
Example
f(x, y) = 3x + 4y. Find |∇f|.
- ∇f = (3, 4).
- √(9 + 16) = 5.
Answer: 5
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